四级考前冲刺试题一

冲刺试题一Part I Writing (30 minutes) Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the topic of Banning Smoking in Public Places. You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below.1. 公共场合吸烟现象曾随处可见2. 由此带来的问题3. 禁止在公共场合吸烟的意义Banning Smoking in Public Places_____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning)(15 minutes) Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on Answer Sheet 1. For questions 1-7, choose the best answer from the four choices marked [A], [B], [C] and [D]. For questions 8-10, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage.Stress Pains Many in CollegeMost students in US colleges are just plain stressed out, from everyday worries about grades and relationshipsto darker thoughts of suicide, according to a poll of undergraduates from coast to coast. The survey was conducted for the Associated Press and mtvU, a television network available at many colleges and universities.Students’ S tress ProblemFour in 10 students say they endure stress often. Nearly one in five say they feel it all or most of the time. But most are bearing it. Nearly two-thirds in the survey say they enjoy life.The majority cite classic stress symptoms including trouble concentrating, sleeping and finding motivation. Most say they have also been disturbed, worried, too tired to w ork. “Everything is being piled on at once,” said Chris Curran, a junior at the Albany College of Pharmacy (制药) in Albany, N. Y. He said he has learned to cope better since starting school. “Y ou just get really disturbed and anxious. Then you start procrastinating(拖延), and it all piles up.” Many cite eating problems and say they have felt lonely, depressed, like they are failures. Substantial numbers are even concerned about spring break, chiefly not having enough money or being in good physical shape. More than a quarter of the students sometimes think they should cut down on drinking or going out. A third say they sometimes want to use drugs or alcohol to relax. About 15%say they’re at least somewhat concerned about drinking too much on spring break. One in five say they have felt too stressed to do schoolwork or be with friends. About the same number say things have been so bad in the past three months that they have seriously considered dropping out of school. Darker still, about one in six say they have friends who in the past year have discussed committing suicide, and about one in 10 say they have seriously considered it themselves. Friends have actually tried to end their lives in that time, one in 10 say.In this ocean of campus anxiety, 13%say they have been diagnosed with a mental health condition such as depression or an anxiety disorder. Of that group, two-thirds say they always or usually follow their treatment, one-tenth say they have been unable to stick to it, and the rest are not on a plan. The perils(危险) of halting treatment were highlighted last month when police said the girlfriend of Steven Kazmierczak, who fatally shot five people and then himself at Northern Illinois University, told them he had stopped taking medication.All is not d oom and gloom for today’s students. Six in 10 in the survey say they are usually hopeful and enjoy life. Half even concede they feel understood by their families.What Causes the S tress ProblemThe survey shows plenty of sources of stress, led by the seven in 10 students who attribute it to school work and grades. Financial problems are close behind, while relationships and dating, family problems and extracurricular activities all are named by half as adding pressure.College women have a more stressful existence than men, with 45%of females and 34%of males saying theyface pressure often. The youngest students cite frequent stress most often. Whites report more stress than blacks and Hispanics. From schoolwork to dating, women are more possible than men to say they experience pressure from virtually every potential source of distress in the survey. Six in 10 women and just four in 10 men say family issues cause problems, though the differences between the sexes in most areas are slimmer. Besides balancing her approaching graduation with the 20-hour-per-week job that helps finance school, Jeanette Devereaux-Weber said she has a new pressure: beginning her post-college life. She has not decided what to do. “It doesn’t feel like looking for a summer job anymore, it’s looking for a career, it’s things that will shape everything to come,” she said. “Sometimes it feels like you have to make the right choice right away or you will be behind everyone else.”How to Solve the Stress ProblemThe poll shows a spotty sense among students of how to find assistance handling pressure. Just over half say they are sure whom they would turn to for help. Only one in seven say they were very familiar with the counseling offered at their schools. Overall, 26%of students say they have considered talking to a counselor or getting other professional help. Just 15%say they have actually done so. Professional help, though, is not atop students’ lists when they need help. Three-quarters say they would be most likely to turn to friends; nearly two-thirds cite their parents and half say they would talk to brothers and sisters. Only one in five say they would seek out school counselors.Of the 9%who said they had considered suicide in the past year, only half said they had considered talking to a counselor or professional and four in 10 had actually received such help. While 11%said they had friends who had tried committing suicide in the past year, that doesn’t mean there have been that many attempts because many people often know each individual who has tried. According to the most recent figures from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, far less than one of every 100 people aged 18 to 24 tried to injure himself in 2006. However, there were fewer than 3,500 suicides out of 29 million people of that age in 2005.How is the Survey Conducted?The survey was conducted by Edison Media Research from Feb. 28 to March 6 by having 2,253 undergraduate students fill out confidential forms. The margin of sampling error was plus or minus 3 percentage points. The students, aged 18-24, were handed the questionnaires at 40 randomly chosen four-year schools around the country. To protect privacy, the schools where the poll was conducted are not being identified and the students who responded were not asked for their names. Those mentioned in this story were not among those polled and did not necessarily attend schools involved in the survey.MtvU’s sponsorship of the poll is related to its work on “Half of Us”, which it runs with the Jed Found ation, a non-profit group that works to reduce suicide among young people. “Half of Us” is a program designed to raiseawareness about emotional problems faced by college students.1. According to the survey, how many of the college students in the US say they enjoy their life?[A] Nearly 20%.[B] More than 25%.[C] About 33. 3%.[D] Nearly 66. 7%.2. According to the survey, what is the classic symptom of stress mentioned by the majority of students?[A] Money problems.[B] Eating problems.[C] Concentration problems.[D] Physical problems.3. How many of the college students in the US say they have considered dropping out of school seriously?[A] About 10%.[B] About 15%.[C] About 16. 6%.[D] About 20%.4. How many of the college students diagnosed with a mental health condition have been unable to follow their treatment?[A] 7%.[B] 10%.[C] 50%.[D] 66. 6%.5. The leading cause of college students’ stress problem is attributed to _______.[A] school work and grades[B] financial problems[C] relationships and dating[D] family problems6. Who may face the least pressure according to the survey?[A] College women.[B] White female college students.[C] The youngest female college students.[D] Black and Hispanic male college students.7. The example of Jeanette Devereaux-Weber in the passage revealed the new pressure of _______.[A] approaching graduation[B] starting post-college life[C] solving family issues[D] financing school8. When facing stress problem, only 20%of the college students would turn to ____________________.9. Because of stress problem the rate of students aged 18 to 24 trying to injure themselves in 2006 is____________________ than in 2005.10. The schools where the poll was conducted are not being identified in order to ____________________.Part III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes) Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked [A], [B], [C] and [D], and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.11. [A] Because James was late for school on the first day.[B] Because James had a funny face.[C] Because James was the first person he met at school.[D] Because James liked to show off in class.12. [A] He knows whom the wallet belongs to.[B] He can call the owner from his house.[C] Some member of his family lost the wallet.[D] The woman should keep the wallet at his house.13. [A] Patient.[B] Reliable.[C] Generous.[D] Forgetful.14. [A] Wait for his cousin.[B] Go to the airport.[C] Prepare dinner.[D] Do homework.15. [A] Not to wait for him.[B] To clean up her room.[C] To get her report back.[D] Not to fetch the raincoat.16. [A] No news is good news.[B] The man’s family has forgotten him.[C] The woman works in the post office.[D] The man expects to hear from his family.17. [A] At a reception desk.[B] At a store.[C] In a bank.[D] In a hotel.18. [A] She will be available on Friday.[B] Friday is the most suitable time for her.[C] She can meet the man any day except Friday.[D] She can’t arrange a meeting recently due to her tight schedule. Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. [A] To ask for a letter of recommendation.[B] To discuss a decision he has made.[C] To apply for a student loan.[D] To find out which colleges accepted him.20. [A] It’s too expensive.[B] I t’s too far away from home.[C] The classes are too large.[D] The laboratories are not well equipped.21. [A] It has a beautiful campus.[B] It’s in an urban setting.[C] Faculty members interact with students.[D] Professors regularly publish their results.22. [A] Choose a new major.[B] Accept an internship at the state university.[C] Look for a job as a biologist.[D] Apply for a student loan.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. [A] There was a traffic accident.[B] A car was smashed by a falling object.[C] A car hit someone near the high building.[D] A driver was killed in his new car.24. [A] He had his car hit by a falling piece of concrete.[B] He was fined for speeding in South Street.[C] He had been unable to park his specially-made car.[D] He could not claim anything from the insurance company.25. [A] He was annoyed.[B] He was pleased.[C] He felt it could be replaced.[D] He did not care.Section BDirections:In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked [A], [B], [C] and [D]. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. [A] Common people.[B] Pop TV stars.[C] Attractive people.[D] Famous film stars.27. [A] TV producers who make reality TV shows.[B] TV actors who take part in reality TV shows.[C] TV viewers who telephone reality TV shows.[D] TV companies which broadcast reality TV shows.28. [A] Everyone is happy about reality TV.[B] Reality TV will do well in many countries.[C] All the people in Europe are in favor of reality TV.[D] Reality TV will not be broadcast in any countries.Passage T woQuestions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.29. [A] The atmosphere surrounding the Earth.[B] Water from oceans and lakes.[C] Energy from the Sun.[D] Greenhouse gases in the sky.30. [A] Because most of it is lost in the upper and lower atmosphere.[B] Because most of it is reflected by the gases in the upper atmosphere.[C] Because most of it is absorbed by the clouds in the lower atmosphere.[D] Because most of it is used to evaporate water from the oceans and lakes.31. [A] A forest looks dark in winter because it absorbs solar energy.[B] All living things on the Earth depend on the Sun for their food.[C] Only 0. 023%of the energy from the Sun is made use of on the Earth.[D] Greenhouse gases allow heat energy to escape from the Earth’s surface. Passage ThreeQuestions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.32. [A] Dr. Paulson.[B] A dormitory attendant.[C] A financial consultant.[D] A housing coordinator.33. [A] Sign up to move in right away.[B] Add your name to the waiting list.[C] Go to ask someone at the apartments.[D] Go to the Off-campus Housing Office.34. [A] Sign you up for family student housing.[B] Recommend you a new graduate student apartment.[C] Give you a list of rentals.[D] Find a house for you.35. [A] Going to see Dr. Paulson.[B] Going to visit housing areas.[C] Filling out application forms.[D] Listening to a talk on financial aid.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.What do you call an entertainer who seems to do impossible tricks such as pulling a rabbit out of a hat, plucking dollar bills from the air, or discovering an egg hiding behind your ear? Did you (36) _________ a magician?A magician may seem to have (37) _________ powers, but most tricks are based on (38) _________ techniques that fool the eyes. The magician is an actor who (39) _________ the audience. When the audience is distracted, the magician is able to do things (40) _________.One type of magic trick is called sleight-of-hand. These tricks require especially skillful hand (41)_____________. The following is a (42) _________ of how a magician does a sleight-of-hand trick. He makes it look as though one ball changes into two balls. He uses a rubber ball and a metal half-shell that looks like a ball. When the two are put together, the audience sees only one ball. (43) _________ the magician separates the shell from the ball, (44) ____________________________________________________________________________. It looks as thoughtwo balls have appeared. Y our fingers must be very coordinated to do this trick.Illusionists perform tricks using elaborate equipment. (45) ____________________________________________________________________________. This is a second type of magic trick. (46) ____________________________________________________________________________.Part IV Reading Comprehension (Reading in Depth) (25 minutes) Section ADirections: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.Questions 47 to 56 are based on the following passage.Perhaps like most Americans you have some extra pounds to shed. Y ou may even have tried a fad (时尚) diet or two, but found yourself right back where you 47 . The key to weight loss is regular 48 activity. And surprisingly, you don’t have to give up eating or make the gym your second home to see long-term, 49 effects. Y our body needs a certain amount of energy to maintain basic 50 such as breathing, blood circulation and digestion. The energy required to keep your organs functioning is referred to as the resting or basal metabolic rate.Any time you are active, 51 energy is required. It is obtained from glycogen(糖原) and fat stored in the blood, liver, and muscles. The key to losing weight is to draw on the fat rather than on the carbohydrate reserves. Which of the two energy sources you use depends on the intensity and 52 of your activity. The higher the intensity, the more your body will pull from the stored carbohydrates. The lower the intensity, the 53 your body will rely on fat as its fuel.Aerobic exercise is most 54 for weight loss. When you perform aerobic activities you 55 contract large muscle groups such as your legs and arms. Walking, running, rollerblading, swimming, dancing, and jumping jacks are all forms of aerobic activity. Surprisingly, if your aerobic activity is low to moderately intense and of long duration, you will burn more fat than if you had 56 in a short burst of high-intensity exercise. In short, a brisk 30-minute walk will burn fat while a 100-yard sprint will burn glycogen.Section BDirections: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked [A], [B], [C] and [D]. You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 57 to 61 are based on the following passage.Cheating is nothing new. But today, education and administrations are finding that instances of academic dishonesty on the part of students have become more frequent — and are less likely to be punished — than in the past. Cheating appears to have gained acceptance among good and poor students alike.Why is student cheating on the rise? No one really knows. Some blame the trend on a general loosening of moral values among today’s youth. Others have attributed increased cheating to the fact that today’s youth are far more pragmatic (实际的) than their idealistic predecessors. Whereas in the late sixties and early seventies, students were filled with visions about changing the world, today’s students feel great pressure to conform and succeed. In interviews with students at high schools and colleges around the country, both young men and women said that cheating had become easy. Some suggested they did it out of spite for teachers they did not respect. Others looked at it as a game. Only if they were caught, some said, would they feel guil ty. “People are competitive,” said a second-year college student named Anna, from Chicago. “There’s an underlying fear. If you don’t do well, your life is going to be ruined. The pressure is not only from parents and friends but from yourself. To achieve. To succeed. It’s almost as though we have to outdo other people to achieve our own goals.”Edward Wynne, editor of a magazine blames the rise in academic dishonesty on the schools. He claims that administrators and teachers have been too hesitant to take action. Dwight Huber, chairman of the English Department at Amarillo sees the matter differently, blaming the rise in cheating on the way students evaluated. “I would cheat if I felt I was being cheated,” Mr. Huber said. He feels that as long as teachers gi ve short-answer tests rather than essay questions and rate students by the number of facts they can memorize rather than by how well they can synthesize information, students will try to beat the system. “The concept of cheating is based on the false assum ption that the system is legitimate and there is something wrong with the individuals who’s doing it,” he said.“That’s too easy an answer. We’ve got to start looking at the system.”57. Educators are finding that students who cheat _______.[A] have poor academic records[B] use the information in late years[C] can be academically weak or strong[D] are more likely to be punished than before58. According to the passage, which of the following statement is true?[A] A change in the educational system will eliminate the need to cheat.[B] The problem of student cheating has its roots in deeper problems.[C] Students do not cheat on essay tests.[D] Punishment is an effective method of stopping cheating.59. Which of the following statements reflects the information in the passage?[A] The educational system and its administrators are partly to blame for the rise in the cheating.[B] The student who cheats must be at fault because the system is correct.[C] The 1960s vision of changing the world led students to conform.[D] Punishment for cheaters has always been severe in this country.60. The phrase “the individuals” in Line 8, Para. 3 refers to “_______”.[A] students who practice cheating[B] parents who put pressure on their children[C] school administrators who approve of short-answer tests[D] teachers who are too hesitant to take actions against cheating61. The author probably would agree with the point of view that _______.[A] students who cheat should be expelled from school[B] parents alone must take responsibility for the rise in student cheating[C] the educational system is sound, and students must follow every rule[D] the educational system in this country would benefit from a thorough evaluationPassage T woQuestions 62 to 66 are based on the following passage.Undoubtedly, Internet technology will change the way we live, work, communicate and do business. But beware of those who proclaim (声明) this to be a New Era of profitability. As in the so-called New Eras of the pastbrought on by earlier technological breakthroughs —this one carries the seeds of its own destruction. The phenomenal growth of Internet businesses is already fueling a Klondike-style gold rush, with far too many diggers looking for far too little gold. Economics teaches us that it is hard to become an upstart with a basically free commodity. Think of ice in the Arctic, sand in the desert, seawater in the ocean or, for that matter, the seemingly (表面上) unlimited “hot air” on the Net.In the 20th century, the proliferation of cars, radios, movies, televisions, mass retailers and computers all inspired a sense that we had begun a New Era. Each breakthrough promised new riches and unprecedented prosperity for the innovators. But in the long run, they always failed to deliver to investors the expected rewards.Why the letdowns? In part because every great innovator invariably attracted great imitators, who competed with the original and eventually depre ssed his “excessive” profit margin by commoditizing the invention. Furthermore, great inventions have always been followed by greater innovations (创新), which, through the process known as creative destruction, render the previous new technology obsolete. And when inventions become vital to the economy, they are frequently brought under the control of governments via regulation, nationalization and, in extreme cases, expropriation.Take the Erie Canal, which was completed in 1825. Its success led to the great American canal boom of the 1830s. It ended just a few years later in a tremendous failure, as most of the other canals failed to make money. The Erie, too, began to suffer from competition, first from railroads and, eventually, from trucks. In the end, the railroad industry — which helped create an unprecedented industrial boom — proved to be disastrous for most investors. By 1895, most U. S. railroads had to be restructured.Now familiar technologies like cars, radios, cash registers and mainframe computers were all at some point new and revolutionary. But the spread of the technologies led inevitably to the demise of their creators’ “excessive” profits, as each became just another commodity. Don’t think for a minute that the Internet will be any different.62. It is implied in the passage that _______.[A] the growth of the Internet business is too fast[B] the spread of a new invention can make people live better[C] most Internet companies are unlikely to be out of business[D] some survived Internet companies can achieve some meaningful earnings63. The current booming of Internet industry is compared to _______.[A] ice in the Arctic[B] sand in the desert[C] seawater in the ocean[D] a Klondike-style gold rush64. One of the reasons why the inventions failed to deliver to investors the expected rewards is _______.[A] the policies of the states[B] the lacked innovations[C] the commercialization of the invention[D] the competition from other investors65. The Erie Canal is mentioned in the passage because _______.[A] it ended just a few years later in a tremendous failure[B] it suffered from competition from railroads and trucks[C] it proved to be less profitable than its investors expected[D] its success led to the great American canal boom in the 1830s66. The author’s attitude towards the future of Internet is _______.[A] optimistic[B] pessimistic[C] objective[D] indifferentPart V Cloze (15 minutes) Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked [A], [B], [C] and [D] on the right side of the paper. You should choose the ONE that best fits into the passage. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.There are many superstitions in Britain, but one of the most 67 held is that it is unlucky to walk under a ladder — even if it means 68 off the pavement into a busy street! 69 you must pass under a ladder you can 70 bad luck by crossing your fingers and 71 them crossed until you have seen a dog. 72 , you may lick your finger and 73 a cross on the toe of your shoe, 67. [A] broadly [B] widely[C] quickly [D] speedily68. [A] running [B] jumping[C] stepping [D] keeping69. [A] If [B] Because[C] Though [D] Unless70. [A] erase [B] remove [C] avoid [D] ease。

大学英语四级新题型最新考试冲刺试卷试题【附答案】之一Part ⅠWriting (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled What Electives to Choose. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words following the outline given below in Chinese:1. 各大学开设了各种各样的选修课；2. 学生因为各种原因选择了不同的选修课；3. 以你自己为例……What Electives to Choose________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ ______ Part ⅡListening Comprehension (30 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A)，B)，C) and D)，and decidewhich is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.1. A) She used to be in poor health. C) She was somewhat overweight.B) She was popular among boys. D) She didn’t do w ell at high school.2. A) At the airport. C) In a booking office.B) In a restaurant. D) At the hotel reception.3. A) Teaching her son by herself. C) Asking the teacher for extra help.B) Having confidence in her son. D) Telling her son not to worry.4. A) Have a short break. C) Continue her work outdoors.B) Take two weeks off. D) Go on vacation with the man.5. A) He is taking care of this twin brother. C) He is worried about Rod’s health.B) He has been feeling ill all week. D) He has been in perfect condition.6. A) She sold all her furniture before she moved house.B) She still keeps some old furniture in her new house.C) She plans to put all her old furniture in the basement.D) She brought a new set of furniture from Italy last month.7. A) The wo man wondered why the man didn’t return the book.B) The woman doesn’t seem to know what the book is about.C) The woman doesn’t find the book useful any more.D) The woman forgot lending the book to the man.8. A) Most of the man’s friends are athletes. C)The man doesn’t look like a sportsman.B) Few people share the woman’s opinion. D) The woman doubts the man’s athletic ability.Questions 9 to 12 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9. A) She has packed it in one of her bags. C) She has probably left it in a taxi.B) She is going to get it at the airport. D) She is afraid that she has lost it.10. A) It ends in winter, C) It will last one week.B) It will cost her a lot. D) It depends on the weather.11. A) The plane is taking off soon. C) There might be a traffic jam.B) The taxi is waiting for them. D) There is a lot of stuff to pack.12. A) At home. C) At the airport.B) In the man’s car. D) By the side of a taxi.Questions 13 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.13. A) She is thirsty for promotion. C) She is tired of her present work.B) She wants a much higher salary. D) She wants to save travel expenses.14. A) Translator. C) Language instructor.B) Travel agent. D) Environmental engineer.15. A) Lively personality and inquiring mind. C) Devotion and work efficiency.B) Communication skills and team spirit. D) Education and experience.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear3 short passages. Atthe end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A)，B)，C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 16 to 19 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. A) They care a lot about children. C) They want to enrich their life experience.B) They need looking after in their old age. D) They want children to keep them company.17. A) They are usually adopted from distant places.B) Their birth information is usually kept secret.C) Their birth parents often try to conceal their birth information.D) Their adoptive parents don’t want them to know their birth parents.18. A) They generally hold bad feelings towards their birth parents.B) They do not want to hurt the feelings of their adoptive parents.C) They have mixed feelings about finding their natural parents.D) They are fully aware of the expenses involved in the search.19. A) Early adoption makes for closer parent-child relationship.B) Most people prefer to adopt children from overseas.C) Understanding is the key to successful adoption.D) Adoption has much to do with love.Passage TwoQuestions 20 to 22 are based on the passage you have just heard.20. A) He suffered from mental illness. C) He turned a failing newspaper intoa success.B) He bought The Washington Post. D) He was once a reporter for a majornewspaper.21. A) She was the first woman to lead a big U. S. publishing company.B) She got her first job as a teacher at the University of Chicago.C) She committed suicide because of her mental disorder.D) She took over her father’s position when he died.22. A) People came to see the role of women in the business world.B) Katharine played a major part in reshaping Americans’ mind.C) American media would be quite different without Katharine.D) Katharine had exerted an important influence on the world.Passage ThreeQuestions 23 to 25 are based on the passage you have just beard.23. A) It’ll enable them to enjoy the best medical care. C) It’ll protect them from possible financial crises.B) It’ll allow them to receive flee medical treatment. D) It’ll prevent the doctors from overcharging them.24. A) They can’t immediately get back the money paid for their medical cost.B) They have to go through very complicated application procedures.C) They can only visit doctors who speak their native languages.D) They may not be able to receive timely medical treatment.25. A) They do n’t have to pay for the medical services.B) They needn’t pay the entire medical bill at once.C) They must send the receipts to the insurance company promptly.D) They have to pay a much higher price to get an insurance policy.Part ⅢReading Comprehension (40 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choice. Each choice in bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.Questions 36 to 45 are based on the following passage.As war spreads to many comers of the globe, children sadly have been drawn into the center of conflicts. In Afghanistan, Bosnia, and Colombia, however, groups of children have been taking part in peace education 36 . The children, after learning to resolve conflicts, took on the 37 of peacemakers. The Children’s Movement for Peace in Colombia was even nominated (提名) forthe Nobel Peace Prize in 1998. Groups of children 38 as peacemakers studied human rights and poverty issues in Colombia, eventually forming a group with five other schools in Bogotáknown as The Schools of Peace.The classroom 39 opportunities for children to replace angry, violent behaviors with 40 ，peaceful ones. It is in the classroom that caring and respect for each person empowers children to take a step 41 toward becoming peacemakers. Fortunately, educators have access to many online resources that are 42 useful when helping children along the path to peace. The Young Peacemakers Club, started in 1992，provides a Website with resources for teachers and 43 on starting a Kindness Campaign. The World Centers of Compassion for Children International。

新东方：英语四级考试模拟冲刺卷Part I Writing (30 minutes)注意：此部分试题在答题卡1上。

Directions: For this part you are allowed 30 minutes to write a letter based on the outline below. You should write at least 120 words. You live in a room in college whi ch you share with another student. You find it very difficult to work there because your roommate always has friends visiting. Write a letter to the Accommodation Officer at t he college.1）要求下学期换一个新房间。

2）解释原因。

3）要求单间。

答题卡Part II Reading (skimming and scanning) (15 minutes)Directions：In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly a nd answer the questions on Answer Sheet 1. For question 17,choose the best answer from the four choices marked A）,B）,C）,and D）.For questions 8—10,complete the se ntences with the information given in the passage.The Modern Olympic GamesThe Modern Olympic Games might have remained just a part of history without th e dream of one Frenchman, Pierre de Coubertin. Coubertin believed that sport and exe rcise were very important for the health and happiness of every man and also for the nation. He therefore tried, in 1892, to interest other Frenchmen in his dream of starting a modern form of the early Greek Games. His ideas were strongly criticized by many people, who did not really understand what he was trying to do. It is perhaps sad that the great work Pierre de Coubertin did to bring back the Games was never properly r ecognized during his lifetime. Gradually, however, people all over the world became int erested in his ideas and at a meeting in Paris in 1894, with representatives from twelve different countries; plans were made to hold the first modern Games in Athens in 1899.Organizing the first modern Games, however, was not without problems. The Gree k government was unhappy with the decision to hold the Games in Athens, as they ha d serious economic problems at the time and did not feel they were in a position to sp end the necessary money. It seemed therefore that the Games would be finished befor e they had even begun. Prince Constantine of Greece, however, gave his support to C oubertin and the newly-formed Olympic Committee and other rich Greeks soon followed his example. Enough money was collected in Greece and abroad to build a new stadi um and pay all the other costs.On 5th April, 1896, a crowd of over 60 000 people watched the King of Greece o pen the first modernOlympic Games. There were, however, very few competitors －only two hundred and eighty-five. Australia, Austria, Britain, Bulgaria, Chile, Denmark, France, Germany, H ungary, Sweden, Switzerland and the USA, were the only countries to send athletes to the Games and most of the athletes who did come had to pay for their own travel an d other costs. There were ten sports in the first program －cycling, gymnastics, tennis, swimming, athletics, fencing, weight-lifting, rowing, wrestling and shooting; there were a lso other non-sporting events, such as concerts and ballet, just as there had been at t he early Games.At the first modern Olympics almost all the gold medals were won by American s portsmen, but the most famous of all the first medal winners was a young Greek named Spyros Louis, who came from a small village in the mountains near Athens. It was he who won the long and difficult race, the Marathon, and gave the Greeks the national win they had hoped for.The Greeks would have been happy to keep the Games in Greece but Coubertin believed strongly that the Olympics should be truly international and would not allow thi s to happen. It was therefore decided to hold the next Games in Paris in 1900. Sadly, however, the Paris Games and the following Games, held in St. Louis, America, in 19 04, were poor examples of Coubertin's dream and Coubertin himself did not even trave l to the St. Louis Games. For these two Games were more like circus shows than seri ous international sports meetings. Only fifteen non-Americans went to the 1904 Games, mainly because the high travel costs prevented others from competing. Olympic events were mixed with other sports and events, and the Games were organized to continue over many months, so that as much money as possible could be made by the organiz ers from the selling of tickets.It was not until 1908, when the Games were held in London, that international rul es and distances were introduced；until then the events had been the decision of the o rganizing nation alone. The London Games were far better organized than any of the o ther modern Games but it took many more years before Coubertin's dream of a truly i nternational meeting of sportsmen became a reality. It was necessary to make many ch anges before the Olympic Games became as well-organized and as popular as they ar e today.Since 1896 the Games have been held every four years, except for a break durin g the years of the two World Wars. Gradually the number of competitors who take part in each Games has grown and so has the number of countries. In 1896, only thirteen countries were represented and only two hundred and eighty-five competitors took part. Today, however, as many as one hundred and twenty-two countries send athletes to t he Games and more than seven thousand men and women come to the Games to tak e part. In recent years, the number of events has grown to twenty-one, eleven of whic h are also open to women.It is interesting that Coubertin, whose ideas were born in the late nineteenth centu ry, probably never imagined that women would ever play a part in the new Olympics. Women had never competed in the early Greek Games; indeed, for many years they w ere not even allowed to watch. In modern times, the London Games in 1908 were the first in which women took a serious part －36 women came to the Games to compete. The first woman to win an Olympic event was the British Tennis Player, Charlotte Coo per, who won a tennis event in 1900. From 1908, however, the number of events bega n to grow with the introduction of ladies’ gymnastics. Athletics events for women were i ntroduced in 1928 at the Games held in Amsterdam. Today, women are as highly-train ed and as fit as men. Although in almost every sport women and men compete separa tely, in horse-riding events they compete against each other and women have shown o ver the years that they are just as good.The International Olympic Committee, whose home is in Lausanne in Switzerland, is responsible for all the important decisions of the Olympic Movement. The members o f this committee are chosen not by their governments but by members already on the committee and they are therefore above politics or group interests. Most of the members are simply rich m en who wish to keep Coubertin’s ideas alive. Not every country is r epresented, therefore, because this would mean more than 120 members and no decisi ons would ever be made.However, each country must form a National Olympic Committee before it is allow ed to send competitors to the games and this committee must be recognized by the In ternational Olympic Committee. At present, more than 136 countries have formed such a committee. The National Committees are responsible for organizing the national team s and for deciding which competitors to send. Competitors cannot choose to go to the Games －they must be chosen and this means competing against their own countrym en. It is not even enough to be the best in the country, for each competitor must be a ble to reach the standard expected for entry to the Games. These standards change e ach year as sportsmen and sportswomen improve. Some countries are not able to sen d all the competitors they would like to, even if they have reached the expected standa rd, because of the cost. The National Committee must then decide whether to send the competitors who have the most chance of winning or whether, instead, to send compe titors to represent each sport even though some of them have little hope of doing well.Not only the competitors but also the team manager must be paid for. The manag er is an extremely important member of the team；he is responsible for the competitors while they are at the Games and his job includes, for example, getting the competitors to each event on time and helping with medical or personal problems. Most countries ask the people for money to help pay for the costs of travel and training. A lot of mon ey is given by businesses and companies who also give, for example, clothes, shoes a nd uniforms.The city where the Games are to be held is chosen by the International Olympic Committee；this is usually decided five years before the Games are to take place. Sev eral cities may wish to hold the Games in any one year and the Committee decides o nly after it has listened to and seen the arguments and plans of each city. Once chose n, the city then has five years to prepare.1. Coubertin planned to hold the first modern Olympic Games in_________ in Ath ens.A. 1894B. 1896C. 1899D. 19002. The competitors of the first Olympic Games came from all of the following coun tries EXCEPT__________.A. UKB. HungaryC. SwitzerlandD. Norway3. Which of the following was NOT part of the first Olympic Games?A. concertsB. circusC. fencingD. boxing4. According to the passage, the most successful modern Olympic Games was the one held in_________A. Athens, GreeceB. St. Louis, AmericaC. Paris, FranceD. London, UK5. Which of the following statements is NOT true?A. Women were not allowed to participate in the ancient Olympics.B. Women were not allowed to watch the Olympic Games in the past.C. Women appeared in the Amsterdam Olympic Games.D. Before 1908 there were no women in the Olympic Games.6. Women and men always compete separately except in_______A. tennisB. racingC. swimmingD. horse-riding7. What do we learn about the International Olympic Committee (IOC)?A. Every country has its representatives in IOC.B. The representatives in IOC speak for their own countries.C. Most representatives in IOC are wealthy.D. The representatives in IOC are elected by their own country.8. It was _________________ that are responsible for organizing the national tea ms and for deciding which competitors to send.9. Both the competitors and ___________ must be paid for.10. Every city chosen to hold the Olympic Games usually have___ to preparePart III Listening Comprehension (35mins)Section ADirections: In part A, you will hear short conversations between two people. After each conversation, you will hear a question about the conversation. The questions and the questions will not be repeated. After you hear a question, read the four possible answers in your test book and choose the best answer. Then, on your answer sheet, find the number of the question and fill in the space that corresponds to the letter of the answer you have chosen.11. A Go to the football match with the woman.B Ask the woman to help him write the term paper on history.C Finish the last tow chapters of history assignment.D Take part in the football match.12. A she wants to borrow the man’s student cardB the tickets are less expensive than she expectedC she won’t be able to get any discount for the ticketD the performance turns out to be disappointing13. A it’s far from being ready B it contains some valuable ideasC she needs another week to get it readyD it has nothing to do with the internet14. A He is suffering from the difference of time zones.B He has been studying hard at night.C He finds biology difficult fo learn.D He has not adjusted to a new culture.15. A A lesson requires student’s active involvementB students usually take an active part in a lectureC more knowledge is covered in a lectureD there is a larger group of people interested in lesson16.A The pictures of night view are really better than he expectedB He didn’t k now how he finished his role in the playC The film hasn’t been processed yetD He didn’t have enough film17. A He often complains. B he is a short person.C He is worried about something.D He is a happy sort of person.18. A He can’t miss the bank. B She forgot to tell him one thing.C It’s no use going there.D The bank is close to the corner. Questions 19-21 are based on the conversation you have just heard19. A A vacation trip to Yellowstone ParkB A lecture by a visiting professorC Her biology thesisD A research project on Yellowstone Park20. A More buffalo are surviving the winterB Fewer buffalo are dying of diseaseC More buffalo are being bornD Fewer buffalo are being killed by hunters21. A She is from Wyoming and eager to visit Yellowstone ParkB She needs the money to continue her studyingC She has been studying animal diseasesD Her thesis adviser is heading the projectQuestions 22-25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.22.A) She knew about it by reading a booklet.B) She knew about it by reading a student union introduction.C) She knew about it by reading a newspaper.D) She knew about it by reading a magazine.23.A) Because they want to preserve the natural beauty of the campus.B) Because they want to protect the students’ right for living space.C) Because they want to conserve the place for future use.D) Because they want to sell the place for a better price.24. A) They will organize a meeting to discuss a proposal.B) They will organize a protest to express their opposition.C) They will organize an appeal-letter signing activity.D) They will organize a march around the campus.25. A) She will participate in the protest.B) She will sign the appeal letter.C) She will take part in a meeting of the Student Action Union.D) She will attend her class as usual.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. A How much exercise they get every day?B What they are most worried about?C How long their parents accompany them daily?D What entertainment they are interested in?27. A get enough entertainmentB have more activitiesC receive early educationD have regular checkups28. A be no place for playB be near a common areaC have no TV setsD have a computer for studyPassage TwoQuestions 29-32 are based on the passage you have just heard.29. A) To look for two of her close friends.B) To stay at home and study.C) To share an apartment with friends.D) To move out and live alone.30. A) She couldn’t find a good place to stay.B) Her friend and she couldn’t afford the rent.C) A friend left he r for work’s sake.D) She quarreled with her friends.31. A) Because her home was far way form school.B) Because her parents asked her to do so.C) Because she was bored living outside.D) Because the place where she lived caught fire.32. A) Because she was disappointed in the college.B) Because she kept moving all the time and couldn’t concentrate on studying.C) Because her home was too far away from school and it was inconvenient.D) Because she was not interested in study at all.Passage ThreeQuestions 33-35 are based on the passage you have just heard.33. A) Italian people.B) German people.C) British people.D) French people.34. A) Wash the dishes.B) Have her own meal.C) Make plans for other activities.D) Serve some wine.35. A) OddB) CrazyC) RegularD) RomanticSection CDirections: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, youshould check what you have written.The Romans built great “aqueducts”to carry fresh water from the mountains to the cities. Many of these aqueducts are still standing today. The Roman (36) _____even set up a (37)___ health service. They built the first great public hospitals in Europe, and they paid doctors to look after poor people.When the Roman Empire fell to pieces, these (38) _____ methods of treatment (39) _____ from most of Europe, for more than a thousand years. People went back to the old ways. They lived in dirty conditions, which helped to cause diseases; and they asked God to cure the (40) _____. They shut up (41) _____ sick people in prisons. Or they burnt them alive because they were supposed to have (42) _____ powers. But the work of the Greek and Roman doctors was not lost.Over a thousand years ago, the Arabs moved into many of the Mediterranean countries. They took big parts of the old (43)_____ lands. (44) ______________________________ Arab doctors themselves made many new discoveries.(45)___________________________________________ Slowly, European doctors discovered again the things that the Greeks and Romans had known so long ago. (46) ____________________________Part IV Reading comprehension (reading in depth) (25 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following t he passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each cho ice in bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.Questions 47 to 56 are based on the following passage.The song “Happy birthday to you” is sung all over the world just before the birthd ay boy or girl blows out the candles on the cake.It is so simple that children as young as three can sing it without ___47___. The song, with its ___48___ title “Good Morning to You”, was wr itten in 1893 by the two si sters, Mildred and Patty Smith Hill. They were the daughters of a ___49___ Kentucky couple, who believed in female education at a time---the mid-nineteenth century--- when it was still a ___50___ idea and who trained their two daughters to be schoolteachers. They were long involved in elementary education.A birthday cake with ___51___ candles is also indispensable at one's birthday par ty. It may derive, ___52___, from the ancient Greek practice of offering to Artemis, goddess of the moon, a round honey cake into which a candle was stuck. After German b akers ___53___ the modern birthday cake in the Middle Ages, a similar ___54___ was adopted for happiness at birthdays.The candle-blowing-out custom may be associated with double meaning at birthda ys. Some people believe that each birthday is another step toward the end, and what we ___55___ at birthday gatherings is not only our growth, but our transience. Thus, c andles at birthdays are ___56___ of life and death, hopes and fears, increase and loss, and so on.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。

4级考前冲刺试题一Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions:For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled Universities Taking Donations. You1. 目前大学接受社会捐赠现象很普遍2. 人们对这一现象看法不同3. 我的看法________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) (15 minutes)Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on AnswerUniverA few days ago, Vshuf, an international student, posted a message on the Student Room discussion site. He/she wantedimportant, but there was another consideration. “How are people like in these universities?” the post asked. “I have remained unconvinced.The thread highlights the difficulty that universities face in the age of social media. At a time when reputation is more How to reach an increasingly networked generation that is more inclined to trust the opinion of their anonymous peers Helen Pennack, head of marketing communications at the University of Leicester, says students now post queries on Fa strike up a two-way dialogue with students and they are taking the conversation away from us and having it with ot Her university has responded by setting up a system that allows students to sync (与……同步) communications from Warwick, which appointed a digital and online communications manager last year, knows well the benefits of having a have caused huge problems if spread, the university was able to tweet back, “We’re still here, honest”.He says the communications team check what is being said about the university on social media once or twice a day, an it is on a much more public space like Twitter or Facebook, someone like us can see it and respond.”The challenge for universities is not only to know where to respond but when, and getting the tone right. “W e are alwa somebody straight.”Some universities have al ready responded to this, she says, by having a group of students “primed to some extent to joi While Imperial College does not prime students, it does recruit a team of official student bloggers to write regularly ab digital media at Imperial, says the college could potentially ask them to blog on a particular subject, but had not do “They can and do say negative things about us,” she says. “When they do, it’s useful feedback.” It can also make the b Chris Fonseka, a third-year information systems student at Imperial, says he applied for a student blogger role because anxious to put queries about accommodation or finances to a real student.He says he has never felt restricted in what he writes. “If I honestly felt negative about Imperial, I would write about it, Tom Ridgewell went a step further. While studying media at the University of Lincoln, he decided to create a televisio of the ro om. Also, videos generally do a little better with an exaggerated title.”Ian Richards, press officer at Lincoln, says the university only became aware of the advertisements once they were an o field, but a bit of a blessing for us.” Ridgewell has since been commissioned to carry out work for the marketing de How far universities should try to control what members of their community say about them on social media is someth of the university on his blog.But, while institutions are paying increasing attention to what is said about them on the web, most recognise that there 1. In the post, Vshuf asked about several institutions’ _______.A) competitive strength C) academic reputationB) tuition fees D) social activities2. What do we learn about universities in the age of social media?A) They are seeking cooperation of foreign schools.B) They find it harder to manage their reputation.C) They have difficulty in balancing their budget.D) They are able to recruit more international students.3. When having questions about things like their timetables, students tend to _______.A) communicate with their instructors directlyB) contact the public office set by the universityC) call or email another student for the informationD) post messages and seek help on the internet4. According to Helen Pennack, to respond to the challenge, universities need to _______.A) have a social media presence C) restrict the use of social mediaB) own a Facebook or Twitter account D) talk with students face-to-face5. Peter Dunn assumes those who post messages on the Student Room intend to _______.A) get an immediate response from a real studentB) update the information about their universitiesC) help establish a good reputation for their universitiesD) complain about universities without their knowing6. What is said about the official student bloggers recruited by Imperial College?A) They will correct people if they are wrong.B) They are not restricted in what they write.C) They are asked to blog on a particular subject.D) They get low pay for sharing their experiences.7. Pamela Agar holds that official student bloggers’ saying negative things about Imperial can _______.A) turn off prospective students C) make the blogs more trustworthyB) ruin the university’s reputation D) draw an angry response from the viewer8. Chris Fonseka wanted to be a student blogger because blogging about his university was an ____________________9. The University of Lincoln only noticed the ads when they were ______________________________ and provoked10. Erik Ringmar quit the job at the London School of Economics due to his blog which ________________________ Part III Listening Comprehension(35 minutes)Section ADirections:In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answ11. A) He read the newspaper. C) He listened to a radio report.B) He read the cabinet report. D) His secretary telephoned him.12. A) Lower the rent of his apartment. C) Rent his apartment to the local newspaper.B) Put an advertisement in a newspaper. D) Find a potential renter during the in-season.13. A) To have a rest. C) To take cold drugs.B) To see a doctor. D) To listen carefully.14. A) She will treat the man tonight.B) She’d like to lend money to the man.C) The man will also have lots of money soon.D) The man shouldn’t have spent all his money.15. A) The company will beat other companies in business.B) The failure of the football team was just as expected.C) The company will not sponsor the football team.D) The football team fell short of the company’s expectations.16. A) They are short of hands. C) They will not hire more people.B) The man needs more chances. D) The man will have a chance to take a holiday.17. A) Results of genetic research. C) The way to get the blood sample.B) The blood sample collection. D) Religious concern about genetic research.18. A) He has no choice but to go home in a minute.B) He is unable to have a drink with the woman.C) He’ll join the woman after the report is finished.D) He’s very happy to accept the woman’s invitation.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. A) To ask for help finding a job.B) To ask him to give her some advice.C) To invite him to go shopping with her later.D) To find out what he’s doing during the summer.20. A) She might get a good job later.B) She could stay at a hotel at a discount.C) She might be able to get course credits for her work.D) It would give her a chance to make a lot of money immediately.21. A) Its strictness about punctuality. C) Its expensive rent.B) Its long-hour work. D) Its lower pay.22. A) Visit the hotel. C) Continue her job search for a while.B) Work in the clothing store. D) Make extra money while taking classes.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. A) The agents failed to deliver the wine.B) The consumers are not satisfied with the wine.C) The wine isn’t of the same brand as she ordered.D) The goods can’t get through the customs.24. A) Sometimes they are unreliable. C) On the whole they can be trusted.B) Obviously they have made a mistake. D) Generally speaking, they are very helpful.25. A) To ask the switchboard operator to take the message.B) To have the operator connect him to another office.C) To tell his forwarding agents to investigate the stuck goods.D) To send her enough amount of wine as quickly as possible.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some quest corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. A) He told no one about his disease.B) He worked hard to pay for his medication.C) He depended on the nurses in his final days.D) He had stayed in the hospital since he fell ill.27. A) She wanted to obey her mother.B) She found no one willing to listen to her.C) She thought it was shameful to have AIDS.D) She was afraid of being looked down upon.28. A) To remember her father.B) To draw people’s attention to AIDS.C) To show how little people knew about AIDS.D) To tell people about the sufferings of her father.Passage TwoQuestions 29 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.29. A) Your eyesight. C) The mechanical condition of your car.B) Your driving ability. D) Your knowledge of traffic regulations.30. A) To practice driving with an experienced driver.B) To drive under normal highway condition.C) To have the car checked by the license officer.D) To use it as an identification card.31. A) The license office provides the test vehicle.B) The examiner shows how to start, stop or park.C) The examiner watches you driving in your car.D) The test is carried out where there is little traffic.32. A) Drivers-to-be. C) License examiners.B) Traffic regulation makers. D) Policemen.Passage ThreeQuestions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.33. A) She felt tired of taking care of patients.B) She had suffered a lot of mental pressure.C) She needed the right time to look after her children.D) She wanted to earn more money to support her family.34. A) They look like people raising pigs. C) They never do their work carefully.B) They look down upon cleaners. D) They always make a mess in their offices.35. A) Light-hearted because of her fellow workers.B) Happy because the building is fully lit.C) Tired because of the heavy workload.D) Bored because time passed slowly.Section CDirections:In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use theMany businesses, such as department stores, restaurants, hotels and airline companies, use a credit system for selling th immediately and (40) _________ to pay for them later. This “buy-now-pay-later” credit system is quite old. Peop le department stores issue credit cards to their customers. The store credit card can be used to make (43) _________ o you can buy airplane ticket, stay at hotels, and eat at restaurants with it. (45) _______________________________ ___________________________________________________________________.Part IV Reading Comprehension (Reading in Depth) (25 minutes)Section ADirections:In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. You may not use any oQuestions 47 to 56 are based on the following passage.Distance learning has moved far away from the traditional correspondence course, aimed at the individual student work allow students both to proceed at their own pace, and to interact with one another and their teachers.Even without taking the technology to its limits, the idea of education as a lifelong process is catching on throughout th However, there is 52 in scholarly circles about how far the new technology should be used for teaching academic believing it to be no 54 for books and the exchange of ideas at live tutorials and summer schools.But the Open University is also moving with the tide. It has set up a “knowledge media institute” to explore ways of ad concept of “open”. Cost, of course, is an important factor in many developing countries, where few people have comSection BDirections:There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements Passage OneQuestions 57 to 61 are based on the following passage.In an experiment published last month, researchers from the University of Illinois recruited schoolchildren, ages 9 and The researchers sorted the children, based on their treadmill runs, into highest-, lowest- and median-fit categories. Only MRI technology to measure thevolume of specific areas.Previous studies found that fitter kids generally scored better on such tests. And in this case, too, those children pe attention and “executive control”. Since both groups of children had similar socioeconomic backgrounds, body mass inThe findings arrive at an important time. For budgetary and administrative reasons, school boards are reducing phyAt the same time, evidence accumulates about the positive impact of even small amounts of aerobic (有氧的) acBut it’s the neurological (神经的) impact of sustained aerobic fitness in young people that is especially compell The fittest of them were also more likely to go on to profitable careers than the least fit, rendering them less likely to liNo correlation was found between muscular strength and IQ scores. There’s no evidence that exercise leads to a hi57. The purpose of the University of Illinois experiment was to figure out .A) schoolchildren’s cognitive developmentB) the fitness levels of today’s school chil drenC) the effect of exercise on children’s brainsD) the structure of immature human brains58. The University of Illinois experiment was different from previous studies in that .A) its researchers categorized the children only by fitness levelsB) it highlighted the importance of students’ running on a treadmillC) it showed how being fit affects children’s performance on the testsD) it asked the subjects to complete tests that were beyond their levels59. What conclusion did researchers from the University of Illinois draw?A) Basal ganglia helped maintain attention.B) Fitness enlarged children’s basal ganglia.C) Overweight affected children’s complex memory.D) Kids with similar backgrounds performed similarly.60. What did the Swedish study published last year reveal?A) People who were unfit were more likely to live a miserable life.B) Boys who served in the army would have better job prospects.C) Soldiers’ IQ scores were strongly influenced by strength training.D) The fitter the young adults were, the higher IQs they would have.61. What does the author try to tell us in this passage?A) Aerobic exercise can make children smarter.B) Schools are responsible for children’s fitness.C) Military training should be taken seriously.D) Running on a treadmill is the best way of exercise.Passage TwoQuestions 62 to 66 are based on the following passage.Until last spring, Nia Parker and the other kids in her neighborhood commuted to school on Bus 59. But as fuel ros mile to school via a “walking school bus” — a group of kids, supervised by an adult or two, who make the walk togethLike the rest of us, school districts are feeling pinched by rising fuel costs—and finding new ways to adapt. The pri it doesn’t affect classroom instruction (or test scores). More than one third of school administr ators have eliminated buMany parents are delighted to see their kids walking to school, partly because many did so themselves: according to traffic, crime or simple bullying, but with organized adult supervision, those concerns have diminished.Schools and busing companies are finding other ways to save. In rural areas where busing is a must, some schools the most fuel-efficient routes, which ar en’t always the shortest ones.There could be downsides, however, to the busing cutbacks. If every formerly bused student begins walking to scho safety risks: A 2002 report concluded students are 13 times safer on a school bus than in a passenger car, since buses h62. What do we learn about the “walking school bus” from the passage?A) It is a heavy burden on the traffic.B) It does not consume fuel at all.C) It is very popular with school kids.D) It aims to keep children strong and healthy.63. As regards walking to school, modern parents seem much concerned about .A) the sudden changes in the routeB) their chil dren’s physical conditionsC) their children’s safety on the wayD) the distance their kids have to take64. What do some schools do in order to save on transportation costs?A) They choose to shorten the school week.B) They stop giving drivers good training.C) They eliminate routes or take the shortest routes.D) They switch to buses which are more fuel-efficient.65. What may eventually happen with the busing cutbacks?A) More students may choose to take public transportation.B) The safety of school buses may be decreased sharply.C) Competition among bus companies may become fiercer.D) There may be an increase in carbon dioxide emissions.66. The author’s attitude towards busing cutbacks is .A) critical B) favorable C) objective D) indifferentPart V Cloze (15 minutes) Directions:There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked A), B), C) anPopulation aging is a triumph of civilization. It is the 67 consequence of attaining desired smaller family sizes and longer lives, with many living beyond 100 years. This achievement, 68 , requires vital social and economic adjustments 69 expected future demographic (人口的) realities. In particular, population aging raises critical issues 70 economic growth, employment and retirement, 71 , health care and social support services. As a population ages, the 72 of elderly increases, and that of children decreases. For much of the past, children outnumbered (超过) the elderly by a factor of more than six to one. Today the ratio has 73 to about three children per one older person. 74 within the next few decades, perhaps by 67. A) indispensable C) inevitableB) potential D) incredible68. A) however C) otherwiseB) yet D) moreover69. A) at C) overB) with D) to70. A) as for C) far fromB) such as D) by far71. A) donations C) salariesB) earnings D) pensions72. A) portion C) proportion2060, the world’s elderly population will begin to 75 the population of children, when each group is expected to 76 for slightly less than one-fifth of the world population. Developed countries have already moved well along this transformation. But a notable 77 is the comparatively young U.S. population, where the number of children is 50% 78 than those aged 65 and older.Developing countries are now 79 a similar aging process, but 80 a much faster pace. Many developing countries that have experienced rapid fertility ( 人口出生率) are passing through this transition in a 81 of 25 years or less. As a(n) 82 of such rapid changes, accommodating the necessary social and economic adjustments to older population age structures will likely be 83 more difficult for developing countries.The wide 84 of consequence of population aging is of mounting 85 and significance for more developed countries — and are also 86 a worry for less developed countries.B) rate D) percentage73. A) declined C) descendedB) lessened D) slipped74. A) But C) AndB) Or D) So75. A) multiply C) assumeB) exceed D) reveal76. A) account C) regardB) call D) make77. A) occasion C) excuseB) expectation D) exception78. A) smaller C) fewerB) greater D) superior79. A) going by C) going throughB) going under D) going with80. A) at C) byB) on D) within81. A) extension C) rankB) scale D) span82. A) development C) contrastB) consequence D) influence83. A) even C) justB) still D) only84. A) amount C) rangeB) extent D) scope85. A) care C) considerationB) attention D) concern86. A) completely C) sincerelyB) increasingly D) absolutelyPart VI Translation (5 minutes)Directions:Complete the sentences by translating into English the Chinese given in brackets. Please write your trans87. If I had been on the spot then, I ___________________________(绝对不会错过这个机会).88. Achievements in education should not ___________________________(纯粹用考试结果来衡量).89. Having settled in that remote area, the young man quickly ___________________________(适应了那里恶劣的90. They have a good knowledge of English but little ___________________________(他们懂德语).91. She felt keenly thrilled ___________________________(一想到要见他).。

There are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence.Mark your answers on Answer Sheet Two.51. He advised Jane __ anyone about the shortages of food.A. not tellingB. not tellC. tell notD. not to tell52. He operates the new machine as if he __ special training in it.A. has receivedB. had receivedC. would receiveD. received53. It is very kind of you to do the washing-up, but you __ it.A. mustn't have doneB. shouldn't have doneC. oughtn't to have doneD. didn't have to do54. __., he does get annoyed with her sometimes.A. Although much he likes herB. Much although he likes herC. As he likes her muchD. Much as he likes her55. The newly broadened stadium is __ of the previous one.A. the size of three timesB. three times the sizeC. as much as the three times sizeD. three times more than the size56. I hope that the little __ I've been able to do has been of some use.A. whichB. whatC. thatD. when57. I like __ in the autumn when the weather is clear and bright.A. thisB. thatC. itD. one58. I like to play the piano but I can't play it well. ___ Sophie.A. As is the same withB It is the same withC. So it is the same asD. So is it with59. In vain __ to get in touch with the Embassy.A. they triedB. tried theyC. did they tryD. they have tried60. He had hardly finished the article __ the light went out.A. asB. untilC. thanD. when61. What a pity! Considering his ability and experience, he __ better.A. needn't have doneB. must have doneC. couldn't have doneD. couldn't have done62. "He's no more able to read Japanese than I am." The sentence means thatA. neither he nor I am able to read Japanese.B. I can read Japanese but he can't.C. my Japanese is better than him.D. both he and I are able to read Japanese.63. Which of the following can be used to complete "You'd better do it by yourself, __ you?"A. hadn'tB. wouldn'tC. didn'tD. don't64. In "What do you think he likes?" what is __ of the sentence.A. the subjectB. the adverbialC. the objectD. the complement65, "He is the last person to be fit for the job." hasall the following possible meanings EXCEPTA. He is the one that isn't fit for the job.B. He is the one that is not suitable for the job.C. He is the fittest person for the job.D. He might be the person that is least wanted.66. You shouldn't __ your father's instructions. Anyway he is an experienced teacher.A. deduceB. deliberateC. defyD. denounce67. The new underground railway will ___the journey to all parts of the city.A. consumeB. eliminateC. formulateD. facilitate68. The new" secretary has written a remarkably __ report only in a few pages but with all the details.A. conciseB. clearC. preciseD. elaborate69. Now a paper in Science argues that organic chemicals in the rock come mostly from __ on earth rather than bacteria on Mars.A. configurationB. constitutionC. condemnationD. contamination70. The city will __ these buildings to make room for the new highway.A. tear offB. tear outC. tear awayD. tear down71. If anyone wants to be __ by others, wealth, clothing or physical attractiveness are not requirements.A. respectfulB. respectiveC. respectableD. respected72. The little girl was so frightened that she justwouldn't __ her grip on my arm.A. loosenB. removeC. relieveD. dismiss73. Bob isn't __, but he did badly in the final exams last semester.A. gloomyB. dullC. awkwardD. tedious74. My tutor, frequently reminds me to ___ myself of every chance to improve my English.A. assureB. informC. availD. notify75. Fashion designers are rarely concerned with vital things like warmth, comfort and __A. stabilityB. capabilityC. durabilityD. availability76. Optimism is a ___ shown to be associated with good physical health, less depression and longer life.A. trailB. traitC. traceD. track77. The newly-elected president is determined to __ the established policy of developing agriculture.A. go forB. go onC. go byD. go up78. I am so busy that I only go home to visit my folks once in a blue moon. The italicized phrase means __A. rarelyB. barelyC. now and thenD. one a year79. A man's worth lies not___ in. what he has as in what he is.A. so muchB. much soC. too muchD. much too80. It is well known that knowledge is the __ condition for expansion of mind.A. incompatibleB. incredibleC. indefiniteD. indispensabl。

4级考前冲刺试题一参考答案及录音文本4 级考前冲刺试题一参考答案及录音文本参考答案Part I Writing【参考范文】To Buy Books Online or in Bookstore?When it comes to where we should buy books, online or in bookstore, different people will offer different opinions. Some people prefer to buy books online, while others would like to buy books in bookstore. As to me, I would rather buy books in bookstore than online.It is incontestable that buying books online has great advantages. For example, the books are much cheaper than those in bookstore. But when there is quality problem, it is not so easy to ask for a refund. The following reasons can account for my preference.First, buying books in bookstore can ensure that the books we buy are what we need. A good example to illustrate is that we can stay at bookstore to learn about the book we want to buy in detail. Second, we may discover the quality problem before we pay for the book. Third, we can get the book we want as soon as we pay for it without waiting for several days. To conclude, to buy books in bookstore has incomparable advantages.Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning)1. C)2. D)3. A)4. D)5. D)6. B)7. B)8. social networking 9. put their faith in 10. increasingly vulnerablePart III Listening Comprehension11. A) 12. B) 13. A) 14. A) 15. A) 16. C) 17. B) 18. B) 19. B) 20.A)21. D) 22. D) 23. D) 24. C) 25. A) 26. A) 27. D) 28. B) 29. D) 30.A)31. C) 32. A) 33. C) 34. D) 35. A)36. services 37. agrees 38. immediately 39. receives40. promises 41. nowadays 42. issued 43. purchases44. Credit cards from credit companies can be used to buy things almost anywhere45. Most large credit companies are connected to large banks46. After an applicant receives a credit card, he or she can use the card to make purchasesPart IV Reading Comprehension (Reading in Depth)47. J) 48. E) 49. I) 50. K) 51. G) 52. N) 53. D) 54. A) 55. F) 56. M)57. A) 58. A) 59. C) 60. D) 61. C) 62. C) 63. C) 64. D) 65. C) 66.D)Part V Cloze67. B) 68. B) 69. A) 70. C) 71. B) 72. D) 73. B) 74. D) 75. D) 76.A)77. A) 78. B) 79. A) 80. C) 81. B) 82. D) 83. C) 84. A) 85. C) 86.B)Part VI Translation87. would never have missed the chance88. be measured purely by examination results89. adjusted to the harsh weather there90. do they know about German91. at the thought of meeting him录音文本Part III Listening ComprehensionSection A11. W: Mr. Johnson, have you heard the morning news report? Mill has resigned his post as PrimeMinister.M: I didn’t turn on the radio this morning, but I did see the headlines. If you remember, he threatened to leave the office at the last cabinet meeting.Q: How did Mr. Johnson learn that the Prime Minister has resigned?12. M: I am assigned the work to Africa for one year and I want to rent my apartment during thisperiod. But still no one would rent it.W: It is the off-season of renting. Have you posted an advertisement in the local newspaper?Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?13. W: Are you listening to me? You are not really with you at the moment. What has happened to youtoday?M: Sorry, maybe it is because of these cold drugs I’m taking. And I am feeling very sleepy.Q: What is the man probably going to do?14. M: I’m ashamed to say I can’t afford to go out tonight. I’ve spent all my money.W: Don’t worry. I’m loaded right now.Q: What does the woman mean?15. W: Will the failure of the football team sponsored by our company affect our sales and marketingcampaign?M: No way! The team might not be the winner but the company is.Q: What does the man mean?16. M: I am so exhausted and I haven’t taken a holiday fora long time. My chances would be better ifthey hired more people.W: Give up that idea. They always want to keep the cost down.Q: What does the woman imply?17. W: So, have you collected the blood sample so we could do our genetic research?M: I’m afraid we are in trouble. The people we’re testing have religious concern about the workwe’re doing, so I couldn’t collect the sample.Q: What are the two speakers talking about?18. W: Tom, we’re all going out for a drink after work. Fancy joining us?M: Thanks, but I’m afraid I can’t. I’ve got to finish this report before I go home tonight.Q: What does the man mean?Now you will hear the two long conversations.Conversation OneW: Oh, Ken, I have been meaning to talk to you.M: Hi, Denise! What’s up?W: I have this great job lined up to manage a clothing store at the mall.M: Oh, say in detail, please.W: Well, one of the professors in my department just told me about a summer practice program that is available. She thinks I might be able to practice in the office at the Wayfarer Hotel here in town.M: That sounds like a great opportunity, too. Why not take advantage of it?W: I’d love to, especially since I’m studying hotel management. It would be a great way to get some practical experience in my field.M: And you never know, it might lead to something with them after graduation. They’re one of the biggest hotel chains in the area.W: You’re right. But the problem is that I wouldn’t be making nearly as much money as I would be working in the clothing store. Not to mention the discount I’d get on clothes there.M: How much money can you get from your practice work?W: Very little money. But I can get a free room and board for the summer.M: Well, if I were you, I’d take it anyway. You can always get a job during the school year next year to make a few extra bucks.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. Why does Denise like to talk to Ken?20. Why might the summer practice be a good opportunity for Denise?21. What’s the main disadvantage of the summer practice for Denise?22. What does Ken suggest Denise do?Conversation TwoM: Hello, this is John Burns from the Top Company Ltd. I’m phoning to return Ms. Thompson’s call. W: Oh, hello, Mr. Burns. This is Susan Thompson speaking. I’m glad you ring back so soon. There’s a serious problem, I’m afraid. You know that order for 500 cases of Top Whiskey we put recently? M: Oh, yes.I saw to it myself. What’s the problem? Hasn’t it arrived?W: Well, in a way, but it’s stuck at the customs. There’s something wrong with the declaration, it seems. Some kind of omission or error.M: Oh, really? That’s strange. Do you know what it is?W: Well, I only heard that some of the details were incomplete and the customs can’t let the consignment through.M: Ms. Thompson, I’ll tell you what I’ll do. Our forwarding agents are handling this delivery and they’re generally very reliable. Er, let me just get on to them.W: Yes, if you would. And can you let me know as soon as possible when I can have the Whiskey?Time’s rather short and our customers are waiting for the wine, you know.M: Of course. I’ll see to it, Ms. Thompson, and if at all possible, you’ll get a call today.W: Well, getting the delivery today would suit me better. Oh, one other thing, I’m out of the office after 12 o’clock. If you call me after this time, would you leave a message with our switchboard operator? I’ll tell her to expect your call.M: Yes, I spoke to her before. I’ll get things moving as quickly as I can.W: Right. Thanks. Goodbye then, Mr. Burns.M: Goodbye. You’ll be hearing from us very soon.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. What do we know from the woman’s complaint?24. What does the man say about their forwarding agents?25. What is the man asked to do at the end of the conversation?Section BPassage OneI was 9 years old when I found out my father was ill. It was 1994, but I can remember my mother’s words as if it were yesterday —“Carol, I don’t want you to take food from your father, because he has AIDS. Be very careful when you are around him.”AIDS wasn’t something we talked about in my country when I was growing up. From then on, I knew that this would be a family secret. My parents were not together anymore, and my dad lived alone. For a while, he could take care of himself. But when I was 12, his condition worsened. My father’s other children lived far away, so it fell to me to look after him.We couldn’t afford all the necessary medication for him, and because dad was unable to work, I had no money for school supplies and often couldn’t even buy food for dinner. I would sit in class feeling completely lost. The teacher’s words were drowned as I tried to figure out how I was going to manage.I did not share my burden with anyone. I had seen how people reacted to AIDS. Kids laughed at classmates who had parents with the disease. And even adults could be cruel. When my father was moved to the hospital, the nurses would leave his food on the bedside table even though he was too weak to feed himself.I had known that he was going to die, but after so many years of keeping his condition a secret, I was completely unprepared when he reached his final days. Sad and hopeless, I called a woman at the non-profit National AIDS Support. That day, she kept me on the phone for hours. I was so lucky to find someone who cared. She saved my life.I was 15 when my father died. He took his secret away with him, having never spoken about AIDS to anyone, even me. He didn’t want to call attention to AIDS. I do.Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. What does Carol tell us about her father?27. Why did Carol keep her father’s disease a secret?28. Why did Carol write the passage?Passage TwoTo get a driver’s license, you must take a series of tests. The first test is the vision test. This test checks your eyes to see if you have to wear glasses when you drive. The second test is a written test that checks your knowledge of highway and traffic regulations. You can prepare for this test by studying a booklet that you can get at the driver’s license office. After you pass the written test, you receive an instruction permit. This permit allows you to practice driving with an experienced driver. The last test you have to take is a road test. This checks your driving ability. If you pass it, you will receive your driver’s license.When you go to the driver’s license office to take the road test, you must provide your own vehicle. First, the license examiner checks the mechanical condition of your car. Then, the examiner gets into the car with you and asks you to drive in regular traffic. While you are driving, the examiner tests you forsuch things as starting, stopping, turning, backing up, and parking. If you can’t control the car properly, or if you violate a traffic regulation while you are taking the test, you fail the examination. You will have to practice driving more until you take the road test again and pass it. Questions 29 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.29. What does the second test check?30. What does the instruction permit allow you to do?31. What do we learn about the road test?32. Who are the most probable readers of the passage?Passage ThreeMargaret, married with two small children, has been working for the last seven years as a night cleaner, cleaning offices in a big building.She trained as a nurse, but had to give it up when her elder child became seriously ill. “I would have liked to go back to it, but the shifts are all wrong for me, as I have to be home to get the children up and off to school.”So she works as a cleaner instead, from 9 p.m. till 6 a.m. five nights a week for just ￡90, before tax and insurance. “It’s better than it was last year, but I still think that people who work unsocial hours should get a bit extra.”The hours she’s chosen to work mean that she sees plenty of the children, but very little of herh usband. However, she doesn’t think that puts any pressure on their relationship.Her work isn’t physically very hard, but it’s not exactly pleasant, either. “I do get angry with people who leave their offices like a place for raising pigs. If they realized people like me have to do it, perhaps they’d be a bit more careful.”The fact that she’s working all night doesn’t worry Margaret at all. Unlike some dark buildings at night, the building where she works is fully lit, and the women work in groups of three. “Since I’ve got to be here, I try to enjoy myself — and I usually do, because of the other girls. We all have a good laugh, so the time never drags.”Another challenge Margaret has to face is the reaction of other people when she tells them what she does for a living. “They think you’re a cleaner because you don’t know how to read and write,”said Margaret. “I used to think what my parents would say if they knew what I’d been doing, but I don’t think that way any more. I don’t dislike the work though I can’t say I’m mad about it.”Questions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.33. Why did Margaret quit her job as a nurse?34. Why does Margaret get angry with people who work in the office?35. How does Margaret feel when at work?Section CMany businesses, such as department stores, restaurants, hotels and airline companies, use a credit system for selling their products and (36) services. In a credit system, the seller (37) agrees to sell something to the buyer without (38) immediately receiving cash. The buyer (39) receives the goods or services immediately and (40) promises to pay for them later. This “buy-now-pay-later”credit system is quite old. People have been buying things on credit for centuries. But (41) nowadays people use credit cards. There are two types of credit cards. One type is (42) issued directly by a store to a customer. Many large department stores issue credit cards to their customers. The storecredit card can be used to make (43) purchases only at a particular store. The other kind of credit card is issued by a credit company. (44) Credit cards from credit companies can be used to buy things almost anywhere. If you have a major credit card, you can buy airplane ticket, stay at hotels, and eat at restaurants with it. (45) Most large credit companies are connected to large banks. So if you wanta credit card from a credit company, you generally have to make an application at a bank. (46) After an applicant receives a credit card, he or she can use the card to make purchases.上一页下一页。

英语4级模拟试题及答案一、听力理解（共30分）1. A) 短对话理解根据所听内容，选择正确答案。

(1) What does the man want to do?A. Go to the library.B. Visit the museum.C. Watch a movie.(2) What is the woman's suggestion?A. To eat out.B. To cook at home.C. To order takeout.答案：1. C 2. A2. B) 长对话理解根据所听对话，回答下列问题。

(3) Why does the man feel stressed?(4) What will the woman do next?答案：3. He has a lot of work to do. 4. She will help the man with his work.3. C) 短文理解根据所听短文，回答以下问题。

(5) What is the main topic of the passage?(6) What does the speaker think of the topic?答案：5. The importance of environmental protection.6. The speaker thinks it is very important.二、阅读理解（共40分）1. 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项中，选择最佳选项。

ANowadays, more and more people are concerned about their health. ...(7) What is the main idea of the passage?A. Health is becoming a major concern.B. People are living longer than before.C. The cost of healthcare is increasing.D. There are various ways to stay healthy.(8) What does the author suggest about exercise?A. It is the most important factor for health.B. It should be combined with a healthy diet.C. It is not as important as a balanced diet.D. It can replace the need for a healthy diet.答案：7. A 8. BBThe article discusses the impact of technology on education...(9) What is the author's opinion on technology in education?A. It is beneficial but needs to be used wisely.B. It has no significant impact on learning.C. It should be avoided in educational settings.D. It is the only way to improve education.(10) According to the article, what is the role of teachers?A. To replace technology in the classroom.B. To integrate technology into their teaching.C. To oppose the use of technology in education.D. To focus solely on traditional teaching methods.答案：9. A 10. B三、完型填空（共20分）阅读下面的短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

4级模拟试题及答案一、听力理解（共15分）1. A) 6:00 am B) 7:00 am C) 8:00 am D) 9:00 am根据听力材料，火车的发车时间是（）。

2. A) 20% off B) 30% off C) 40% off D) 50% off根据对话内容，商店的折扣是（）。

二、阅读理解（共30分）3. 根据第一篇文章，作者的主要观点是什么？A) 学习英语很重要。

B) 学习英语并不难。

C) 学习英语需要耐心。

D) 学习英语需要多种方法。

4. 第二篇文章中提到的“global warming”指的是什么？A) 全球经济的升温。

B) 全球气温的升高。

C) 全球文化的融合。

D) 全球政治的热化。

三、完形填空（共20分）5. The teacher asked the students to _______ their homework on time.A) hand inB) hand outC) hand overD) hand down6. Despite the heavy rain, they decided to _______ their journey.A) give upB) carry onC) put offD) slow down四、翻译（共20分）7. 请将下列句子从中文翻译成英文。

“我们应该珍惜自然资源，合理利用它们。

”8. 请将下列句子从英文翻译成中文。

“Knowledge is power.”五、写作（共15分）9. 根据以下提示，写一篇不少于120词的短文。

提示：描述你最喜欢的季节，并说明原因。

答案：1. B2. C3. A4. B5. A6. B7. We should cherish natural resources and use them wisely.8. 知识就是力量。

9. [写作答案根据具体内容而定，此处不提供具体答案]。

大学英语四级考试考前冲刺试卷（一）答案与详解Part I Writing高分范文My View on Innovation①I'm not sure if you have heard one of Steve Jobs'famous remarks,"Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower",which stresses the significance of innovation.②It goes without saying that innovation can promote the advancement of society and is the most essential quality for anyone who wants to achieve success.③With innovation,any progress will be possible;however,once indulged in conservatism, everything will remain stagnant.④Therefore,by some means or other we must come to know how to be innovative.⑤On the one hand,from the standpoint of a nation,the government should encourage innovation and foster the mindset of continuous learning.⑥Only by doing this can our nation achieve new breakthroughs in all walks of life.⑦On the other hand,from the perspective of individuals,we should enrich our knowledge reserves and arm ourselves with up-to-date knowledge.⑧Only when we are equipped with vast stores of knowledge can we think out different methods when solving a problem.⑨We should always commit it to our memory that innovation is of great significance to usa J1.⑩In our daily life,we need to cultivate the habit of applying new thoughts and methods into practice.PartⅡListening ComprehensionQuestions1to4axe based on the conversation you have just heard.1．A。

四级冲刺试题（一）Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the topic of Waste Sorting. You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below.1. 目前许多人扔垃圾时不分类2. 由此带来的问题3. 提倡垃圾分类的意义Waste Sorting___________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) (15 minutes) Directions:In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on Answer Sheet 1. For questions 1-7, choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D).For questions 8-10, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage.Whose Rules Are These, Anyway?The director of the art-rich yet cash-poor National Academy Museum in New York expected strong opposition when its board decided to sell two Hudson River School paintings for around $15 million.The director, Carmine Branagan, had already approached leaders of two groups to which the academy belonged about the prospect. She knew that both the American Association of Museums (AAM) and Association of Art Museum Directors (AAMD) had firm policies against museums’ selling off artworks because of financial hardship and were not going to make an exception.Even so, she said, she was not prepared for the directors group’s “immediate and punitive” response to the sale. In an e-mail message on Dec. 5 to its 190 members, it condemned the academy, founded in 1825, for “breaching (违反) one of the most basic and important AAMD’s principles” and called on members “to suspend any loans of works of art to and any collaboration on exhibitions with the National Academy.”Ms. Branagan, who had by that time withdrawn her member ship from both groups, said she “was shocked by the tone of the letter, like we had committed some crimes.” She called the withdrawal of loans “a death knell (丧钟声)” for the museum, adding, “What the AAMD have done is basically shoot us while we’re wounded.”Beyond shaping the fate of any one museum, this exchange has sparked larger questions over a principle that has long seemed sacred. Why, several experts ask, is it so wrong for a museum to sell art from its collection to raise badly-needed funds? And now that many institutions are facing financial hardship, should the ban on selling art to cover operating costs be eased?Lending urgency to the discussion are the painful efforts of the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles, which has one of the world’s best collections of contemporary art but whose endowment (捐赠) is said to have shrunken to $6 million from more than $40 million over the last nine years. Wouldn’t it be preferable, some people asked this month, to sell a Mark Rothko painting or a couple o f Robert Rauschenberg’s legendary “combines” — the museum owns 11 — than to risk closing its doors? (Ultimately, the museum announced $30 million bailout (援助) by the billionaire Eli Broad last week that would prevent the sales of any artworks.) Yet defenders of the prohibition warn that such sales can damage an institution and the damage is impossible to repair. “Selling an object is a knee-jerk (下意识的) act, and it undermines core principles of a museum,” said Michael Conforti, president of the directors’ as sociation and director of the Clark Art Institute in Williamstown, Massachusetts. “There are always other options.”The sale of artwork from a museum’s permanent collection, known as deaccessioning, is not illegal in the United States, provided that any terms accompanying the original donation of artwork are respected. In Europe, by contrast, many museums are state-financed and prevented by national law from deaccessioning.But under the code of ethics of the American Association of Museums, the proceeds sh ould be “used only for the acquisition, preservation, protection or care of collections.” The code of the Association of Art Museum Directors is even stricter, specifying that funds should not be used “for purposes other than acquisitions of works of art f or the collection.”Donn Zaretsky, a New York lawyer who specializes in art cases, has sympathized with the National Academy, asking why a museum can sell art to buy more art but not to cover overhead costs or a much-needed education center. “Why should we automatically assume that buying art always justifies a deaccessioning, but that no other use of proceeds —no matter how important to an institution’s mission —ever can?” he wrote.Even Patty Gerstenblith, a law professor at DePaul University in Chicago known for her strong standpoint on protecting cultural heritage, said her position had softened over the years. “If it’s really a life-or-death situation, if it’s a choice between selling a Rauschenberg and keeping the museum doors open, I think there’s s ome justification for selling the painting,” she said.But several directors drew a much harder line, noting that museums get tax-deductible donations of art and cash to safeguard art collections for the public. Selling off any holdings for profit would thus betray that trust, they say, not to mention robbing a community of art, so no exceptions for financial hardships should be allowed.Dan Monroe, a board member of the directors’ group and the director of the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, Mass., said that almost any museum can claim financial hardship, especially now that endowments are suffering. “It’s wrong to look at the situation from the standpoint of a single institution,” he said. “You have to look at what would happen if every institution went this route.It’s a classic slippery slope this thinking goes: letting one museum sell off two paintings paves the way for dozens of museums to sell off thousands of artworks, perhaps routinely. “The fact is as soon as you breach this principle, everybody’s got a hardship case,” Mr. Monroe said. “It would be impossible to control the outcome.”Deaccessioning has proven thorny for museums even when the money is directed into accepted channels like acquisitions.Sometimes the controversy centers on the irreplaceable nature of the object for sale, as when Thomas Hoving, then the director of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, began aggressively sorting out its collection in the early 1970s, selling high-profile paintings like Van Gogh’s “Olive Pickers” and Rousseau’s “Tropics”. The Metropolitan owned only one other painting by Rousseau, and the resistance was fierce.Yet critics of strict deaccessioning rules make a public-access argument as well. “Most big museums can’t show 90 percent of the objects they own —it’s all in storage,” said Michael O’Hare, a cultural policy professor at the University of California, Berkeley. “What’s wrong with selling these objects to smaller museums or even private collectors, who are more likely to put them on display?”At the National Academy, Ms. Branagan called deaccessioning an act of last resort, one that she would not have considered without a “long-range financial and programmatic” plan. Branagan said she told her members as much before they voted for the sale — 181 to 2 in favor — in November:“I remember saying: unless you believe you can support sweeping change, then do not vote for deaccessioning,” she said. “The tragedy isn’t that we’re going to sell these four pieces. That’s not a tragedy. Thetragedy would be if in l0 or 15 years we were back here having the same conversation.”1. What do we learn about the National Academy Museum from the passage?A) It will go broke because of the lack of artwork collections.B) It decided to sell some artworks due to funding problems.C) It won support from the director groups in the painting sales.D) Its director opposed the board’s decision to sell the paintings.2. What delivered a death blow to the National Academy according to Ms. Branagan?A) The decision to sell art. B) The response of the public.C) The suspending of the loans. D) Her membership withdrawal.3. According to the passage, the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles ______.A) overcame the financial difficulty B) defended the ban on selling artC) o wns the world’s largest collections D) succeeded in its artworks sale4. Deaccessioning in Europe is different from America in that ______.A) it is permanently legal B) it is respected by its peopleC) it is supported by the state D) it is prohibited by law5. Under the code of the AAMD, the use of funds from the sale of artwork is restricted to ______.A) protecting artworks B) covering operating costsC) buying art for collection D) educating the public6. How does Donn Zaretsky, a New York lawyer, see the sale of artwork?A) It can cause damage to the image of the museum.B) It should be approved if the purpose is reasonable.C) It makes perfect sense in the business world.D) Art should be bought and sold at will as a commodity.7. Some directors disagreed to sell artworks to ease financial hardships because ______.A) the money is far from enough to solve the problemB) selling art collections is a robbery according to lawC) the hardships are temporary and will be over soonD) the profit purpose would betray the trust of the public8. According to Dan Monroe, lifting the restriction for the National Academy Museum may __________________________ for routine sale of artworks in the future.9. When Thomas Hoving sold a painting by Rousseau, he faced fierce resistance because the painting is ________________________.10. Professor O’Hare assumed that small-sized museums were _______________________ to exhibit theircollections so that people would benefit more.Part III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes) Section ADirections:In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letteron Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.11. A) He enjoys writing home every other week.B) He doesn’t write home once a week now.C) He has been asked to write home regularly.D) He never fails to write home once a week now.12. A) He’ll ask Steven when he talks to him.B) He wants to invite the Johnsons to come.C) He isn’t sure how many people will go.D) He doesn’t know if they can get a room.13. A) It won’t be nice and fine.B) It will be sunny but not warm.C) It will be perfect and pleasant.D) It won’t be sunny but hot.14. A) The teacher postponed the meeting.B) There won’t be a test this afternoon.C) The students will be attending the meeting.D) The students will take an English test this afternoon.15. A) She has no idea of what the man should buy.B) She thinks a hair dryer would be a good gift.C) She wants to know what’s making the noise.D) She can’t hear the man because of the noise.16. A) She took a history class last year.B) She doesn’t trust the man’s opinion.C) She didn’t like her sociology professor.D) She probably won’t take any history classes.17. A) He hopes the woman likes modern art.B) He really appreciates the woman’s gifts.C) The modern art prints are too expensive.D) People enjoying modern art would like the prints.18. A) He hasn’t accepted the job offer.B) He has received many job offers.C) He will let the woman have the job.D) He will write a letter to another company.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. A) Meals are provided for free on campus.B) Students are much securer on campus.C) Students are free to choose their roommates.D) Students have more chances to make friends.20. A) They may have to obey certain housing rules.B) A deposit may be required to rent an apartment.C) Dormitories are very limited on campus.D) They have to do the housework themselves.21. A) Renters needn’t maintain the house.B) Renters can cook in the apartments.C) Renters have freedom to select their roommates.D) Renters are free to do anything that they like.22. A) Sign a housing contract. B) Earn money to buy a car.C) Earn money to pay the rent. D) Buy furniture for the apartments.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. A) She does her homework.B) She works as a babysitter.C) She does some teaching work.D) She attends weekend classes.24. A) One of her friends introduced it to her.B) She got it through a notice near the bus stop.C) One of her teachers recommended her to do it.D) She happened to meet a person who offered the job.25. A) Ask his teachers for help.B) Paste notices on wire poles.C) Register in job center of the university.D) Put up notices on community bulletin boards.Section BDirections:In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. A) A website for them to upgrade.B) A way of buying and selling goods.C) A place to exhibit their own photos.D) A chance to buy things at low prices.27. A) For fun.B) To make money.C) For gathering the engineers.D) To fulfill a task of his company.28. A) By making e-photos.B) By listing items online.C) By charging for each sale.D) By bringing callers together.Passage TwoQuestions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.29. A) They often regret writing poor works.B) Some of them write surprisingly much.C) Many of them hate reading their own works.D) They are happy to review the publishers’ opinions.30. A) People think in words and sentences.B) Human ideas are translated into symbols.C) People think by connecting threads of ideas.D) Human thoughts are expressed through pictures.31. A) Most people believe we think in symbols.B) Loving our own writing is scientifically-reasonable.C) The writers and critics can never reach an agreement.D) Thinking and writing are different stages of mind at work. Passage ThreeQuestions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.32. A) He lives with his mother.B) He has a handsome income.C) He often goes out with friends.D) He graduated with six O-levels.33. A) He will soon lose his job.B) He has very little spare time.C) He has no time to learn driving.D) He is too young to get a credit card.34. A) He had done well in all his exams.B) He was good at playing computer games.C) He had written some computer programs.D) He had learnt to use computers at school.35. A) He received lots of job offers.B) He was eager to help his mother.C) He lost interest in school studies.D) He wanted to earn his own living.Section CDirections:In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fillin the blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.It’s amazing that in a modern, huge city like New York, problems with the weather and subway can create complete chaos for millions of New Yorkers. This winter, New York City has been the (36) _______ of many a snow storm. We had one a (37) _______ months ago that dumped about 15 inches of snow on the city. Luckily, that storm (38) _______ over a weekend, so New Yorkers, who were famous for always being out and about, holed themselves in their (39) _______, only venturing out into the snow for food.The winter has been so (40) _______ . Just when we think spring has finally arrived, it starts to snow. One day, it may be 60 degrees Fahrenheit, and the next day, it may be below (41) _______ with snow and dangerous winds! Sometimes the wind and snow make it so cold and unbearable that I feel as if my heart will stop (42) _______ when I go outside.No matter what, when there are (43) _______ changes in weather, and certainly when there is snow, (44) ________________________________________________________________________________. Everyone I k n o w t a k e s t h e s u b w a y.(45) ________________________________________________________________________________. For myself, I have no choice but to take the subway everywhere I go. I cannot afford to take a taxi everywhere. So basically, if t h e s u b w a y s t o p s w o r k i n g,I h a v e n o w a y o f g e t t i n g a n y w h e r e.(46) ________________________________________________________________________________.Part IV Reading Comprehension (Reading in Depth) (25 minutes) Section ADirections:In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.Questions 47 to 56 are based on the following passage.The old-fashioned general store is fast disappearing. This is, perhaps, a pity, because shopping today seems to 47 that personal element which existed when the shopkeeper knew all his 48 customers personally. He could, for instance, remember which brand of tea Mrs. Smith usually bought or what sort of washing powder Mrs. Jones49 .A prosperous general store might have employed four or five assistants, and so there were very few problems in management as far as the 50 was concerned. But now that the supermarket has 51 the general store, the job of the manager has changed 52 . The modern supermarket manager has to cope with personnel of as many as a hundred, apart from all the other everyday problems of running a large business.Every morning the manager must, like the commander of an army division, carry out an 53 of his store to make sure that everything is ready for the business of the day. He must see that everything is running smoothly. He will have to give advice and make decisions as problems 54 ; and he must know how to get his huge personnel to work efficiently with their 55 responsibilities. No matter what he has to do throughout the day, however, the supermarket manager must be ready for any 56 that may happen. They say in the trade that you are not really an experienced supermarket manager until you have dealt with a flood, a fire, a birth and a death in your store.Section BDirections: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinishedstatements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 57 to 61 are based on the following passage.When it comes to using technology to foster education, the prevailing wisdom has been that more is better. Over the past decade, universities around the globe have invested heavily in the wired classroom, adding everything from external laptop connections to Blu-ray DVD players. But there is little evidence that these devices enhance learning — and, critics believe, they might actually hinder it, making both students and teachers passive. What if classrooms were restored to the pre-Internet days of wooden tables and chalk?Take technology out of the classroom. Jose Bowen, dean of the Meadows School of the Arts at Southern Methodist University in Texas, has done just that. He wants his faculty to “teach naked”, meaning without the aid of any machines. “Just because you have a PowerPoint presentation doesn’t mean you have a good lecture,” he argues. Classroom time should be reserved for discussions with the professor, aimed at teaching students to think critically, argue, and raise new questions. Due to the grim (严峻的) economic climate at most universities, he says, avoiding new technology is also a sound way to save money.Bowen, who teaches music, delivers content via podcasts (播客), which students must listen to on their own time. He then quizzes them on the mater ial before every class to make sure they’ve done the work, and uses class time for discussions and research according to the recorded lessons. He’s been teaching the same material for 25 years, but since he implemented the new way, he says, his students have been more engaged and scored better on exams. College students asked by researchers to list what motivates them have consistently emphasized teacher enthusiasm, organization, and rapport(融洽的关系), while naming lack of active participation as a major disincentive (遏制因素). Last spring the British Educational Research Journal published a survey that found that 59 percent of students called at least half their lectures boring — particularly those involving PowerPoint.Technology has a place in education, but it should be used independently by students outside the classroom. That gives them more time to absorb lectures via podcast or video, and frees teachers to spend class time coaching students in how to apply the material rather than simply absorb it.57. What’s the opinion of critics about the technology used in the classrooms?A) It helps enhance teaching and learning.B) It puts extra financial burden on schools.C) It may serve as an obstacle to learning.D) It has injected great vitality into the class.58. What does Jose Bowen expect his teachers to do?A) To teach the students how to use technology after class.B) To explain the materials clearly in their unique ways.C) To give PowerPoint presentation when teaching.D) To teach the students without the aid of technology.59. According to the passage, class time should be used to ______.A) discuss how to treat technologyB) learn the materials by heartC) promote students’ critical thin kingD) update students on new information60. What do we learn from the third paragraph?A) Active participation in class stimulates students to learn.B) Students need tests to check what they have learned.C) Most students regard lectures with PowerPoint as less boring.D) Teachers’ influence is the most important factor in teaching.61. What is the author’s attitude towards using technology in the classroom?A) Concerned.B) Indifferent.C) Optimistic.D) Disapproving.Passage TwoQuestions 62 to 66 are based on the following passage.A theme is emerging from the flood of recent corporate earnings reports: Cost cuts are boosting profits. Investors are cheering, but they shouldn’t. Even in these tough times, more CEOs should be talking about how they are seeking out investments, developing new technologies and making acquisitions.That’s what will set their companies up for a stronger future. Intel Corp.’s former CEO Gordon Moore had it right when he said years ago that “you can’t save your way out of a recession.” He meant that even in the toughest times, companies have to spend money on new ideas. Recessions always end, Moore often said, and when they do, companies that embraced innovation (创新) during the downturn won’t be stuck with obsolete product s and services. Instead, they’ll have new things to offer once demand picks up again.“Customers don’t come out of recessions spending the way they did before,” said Chunka Mui, who has studied how companies can capitalize on opportunities during crises at his Chicago-based consulting firm, The Devil’s Advocate Group. “They demand something different.”Surprisingly few companies are following Moore’s advice of innovating during recessions. Many have been weakened by the pullback in consumer and business spending as well as tight credit conditions, which is making it harder for companies to get loans to fund their operations. That’s driven some to hold cash and make drastic cost cuts. They’re slashing (大幅度削减) jobs and wages and closing stores and factories.T he aggressive cuts have allowed companies to exceed Wall Street’s expectations for their earnings. In fact, the “good” news has sent the Dow Jones industrial average above 10,000 for the first time in a year. The problem is that too many companies are maki ng widespread, not focused cuts. They’re telling every division to cut 10 percent of their work force or slashing marketing dollars by the same amount companywide.“That is a quick way to rid a company of costs. But it doesn’t help it get in a better position going forward”, says Cesare Mainardi, managing director at the consulting firm Booz & Co. and co-author of the new book Cut Costs, Grow Stronger, “and a downturn like this should force people’s hand”.62. What does the author think companies should do during a recession?A) Cut jobs and wages so as to save more money.B) Seek ways to make the company go forward.C) Try hard to get loans to fund their operations.D) Motivate the employees by raising the salaries.63. According to Gordon Moore, when the r ecession ends, companies that didn’t innovate will ______.A) enjoy faster development with the money savedB) set up more factories as consumer demand growsC) be hindered by out-of-date products and servicesD) attract more customers with traditional products64. How do consumers change after the economic crisis?A) They lose confidence in the market. B) They start to live within their means.C) They have different ways of spending. D) They try to avoid unnecessary expenditure.65. What’s Cesare Mainardi’s opinion about companies’ large-scale cuts?A) They do no good to companies’ future development.B) They help the companies out of the crisis quickly.C) They are the only way to get the expected profits.D) They force the employees to work much harder.66. What can be the best title for this passage?A) Recession Not as Bad as Expected B) Ways to Save You Out of the CrisisC) Financial Crisis Spreading the World D) Innovation Needed Even in RecessionsPart V Cloze (15 minutes)Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D) on the right side of the paper. You should choose the ONE that best fits into the passage. Thenmark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.。

高校英语专业大学英语四级考试冲刺题及答案在准备应对大学英语四级考试时，冲刺阶段的练习非常重要。

通过针对性的训练，提高自己的英语能力，对于取得好成绩至关重要。

本文将提供一系列大学英语四级考试冲刺题及答案，帮助同学们进行复习备考。

第一部分：听力理解听力理解是大学英语四级考试中的重要部分，也是很多同学备考时感到困难的一部分。

下面是一道典型的听力理解题及答案，供同学们进行练习。

题目：What does the woman mean?答案：She doesn't know where the man should go.解析：这道题目是一道典型的交际意义题。

我们听到女士说了一句"I don't know where you should go."通过听力，我们可以判断出答案是"She doesn't know where the man should go." 这道题目考察了听力理解中的交际意义。

第二部分：阅读理解阅读理解是大学英语四级考试中的另一个重要部分。

下面是一篇阅读理解文章以及相关问题的答案。

文章：Many ancient Chinese dishes are still popular today. One of them is Peking Duck. Peking Duck has been prepared since the imperial era and is famous for its thin and crispy skin. It is traditionally served with pancakes, cucumber, and a special sauce made from fermented soybeans. To cook Peking Duck, the chef must follow a specific process. First, the duck is cleaned and air is pumped into it to separate the skin from the fat. Then it is soaked in boiling water flavored with herbs. After that, it is hung up to dryfor several hours. Finally, it is roasted in an oven until the skin turns golden and crispy.题目：What is Peking Duck known for?答案：Its thin and crispy skin.解析：根据文章可知，Peking Duck是因其薄脆的皮而出名的。

There are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence.Mark your answers on Answer Sheet Two.51. He advised Jane __ anyone about the shortages of food.A. not tellingB. not tellC. tell notD. not to tell52. He operates the new machine as if he __ special training in it.A. has receivedB. had receivedC. would receiveD. received53. It is very kind of you to do the washing-up, but you __ it.A. mustn't have doneB. shouldn't have doneC. oughtn't to have doneD. didn't have to do54. __., he does get annoyed with her sometimes.A. Although much he likes herB. Much although he likes herC. As he likes her muchD. Much as he likes her55. The newly broadened stadium is __ of the previous one.A. the size of three timesB. three times the sizeC. as much as the three times sizeD. three times more than the size56. I hope that the little __ I've been able to do has been of some use.A. whichB. whatC. thatD. when57. I like __ in the autumn when the weather is clear and bright.A. thisB. thatC. itD. one58. I like to play the piano but I can't play it well. ___ Sophie.A. As is the same withB It is the same withC. So it is the same asD. So is it with59. In vain __ to get in touch with the Embassy.A. they triedB. tried theyC. did they tryD. they have tried60. He had hardly finished the article __ the light went out.A. asB. untilC. thanD. when61. What a pity! Considering his ability and experience, he __ better.A. needn't have done。

四级预测试卷（第⼀套）试题及答案解析四级预测试卷（第⼀套）Part I Writing (30 minutes) Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay based on the picture below. You should start your essay with a brief account of parents’ trying to meet all thedemands from their children and then explain the harm by doing so. You should write atleast 120 words but no more than 180 words._____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________Part II Listening Comprehension (30 minutes) Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation andthe questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause,you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Thenmark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.1. A) It’s tedious. C) It’s justifiable.B) It’s absurd. D) It’s understandable.2. A) Jazz. C) Classical music.B) Rock and roll. D) Country music.3. A) She was afraid of the professor.B) She lost her key and couldn’t enter her house.C) She didn’t make full preparations for her lessons.D) She was blamed by the professor for her carelessness.4. A) She is a little tired. C) She wants to listen to the music.B) She is going to study in the library. D) She is going to make a reservation.5. A) Not to wait for him. C) To get her report back.B) To clean up her room. D) Not to fetch the raincoat.6. A) Two. B) Four. C) Eight. D) Twelve.7. A) He is a rather tedious person. C) He doesn’t have a healthy diet.B) He has just left the hospital. D) He is a better cook than the woman.8. A) The train is late. C) The train is crowded.B) The train is empty. D) The train is on time.Questions 9 to 12 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9. A) Get a traveler’s check. C) Ask the man for financial advice.B) Draw a large amount of money. D) Open some bank accounts.10. A) Daily expenses. C) Holidays and travel expenses.B) Big expenses. D) Education fee.11. A) Her ID card and passport. C) Her social security number.B) Her personal references. D) Her cover letter.12. A) A salesman. C) A bank clerk.B) A real estate agent. D) A consultant.Questions 13 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.13. A) A recording artist. C) A student.B) A French teacher. D) A teaching assistant.14. A) It needs more French lesson tapes.B) It needs to have its controls repaired.C) It is different from all the other laboratories.D) It can be operated rather easily.15. A) Change her class schedule. C) Organise tapes on the shelves.B) Fill out a job application form. D) Work on the French lessons.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you mustchoose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the correspondingletter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 16 to 19 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. A) She had run a long way. C) She had done a lot of work.B) She felt hot in the subway. D) She had donated blood the night before.17. A) By lifting her to the platform. C) By pulling her along the ground.B) By helping her rise to her feet. D) By dragging her away from the edge.18. A) When the train was leaving.B) After she was back on the platform.C) After the police and fire officials came.D) When a man was cleaning the blood from her head.19. A) They would miss their train. C) She was sure Lisa was hard to lift.B) He didn’t see the train coming.D) She was afraid the train would kill him.Passage TwoQuestions 20 to 22 are based on the passage you have just heard.20. A) In Suva. C) On the island of Vatoa.B) In Sydney. D) On the island of Viti Levu.21. A) Its comfortable hotels. C) Its exciting football matches.B) Its good weather all year round. D) Its religious beliefs.22. A) They invented “Fiji time” for visitors.B) They stick to a traditional way of life.C) They like to travel from place to place.D) They love taking adventures abroad.Passage ThreeQuestions 23 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.23. A) Staying on the farm. C) Moving to the countryside.B) Leaving home for the city. D) Running away from the school.24. A) He is very old now. C) He lives in the city now.B) He is in good health. D) He prefers driving a car.25. A) Describe his life in the countryside. C) Show an interest in the outside world.B) Persuade people to live in the city. D) Express his opinions about way of life.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you arerequired to fill in the blanks with the exact words you have just heard. Finally, when the passage is readfor the third time, you should check what you have written.Thirty years ago, anyone blaming loneliness for physical illness would have been laughed at. But as scientistsstudied different populations, loneliness kept emerging as a risk factor. In one study, California researchers 26. ________ 4, 700 residents of Alameda County for ten years, starting in 1965. At first, the participants reported their key sources of companionship and estimated the time they 27. ________ each other. During the study, the people who reported the least social 28. ________ died at nearly three times the rate of those reporting the most. The source of companionship didn’t matter, but time spent with others was 29. ________. Since then, researchers have studied men, women, soldiers, and students from countries all over the world. And the same pattern keeps 30. ________. Women who say they feel isolated go on to die of cancer at several times the 31. ________ rate. College students who report “strained and cold” relationships with their parents suffer 32. ________ rates of hypertension (⾼⾎压) and heart disease decades later. Heart-attack survivors who happen to live by themselves die at twice the rate of those who live with others. For those of us who are still healthy, the lesson should be obvious. It’s clear that 33. ________ others can help our bodies thrive. It’s equally clear that we’re growing more isolated. In 1900, only 5% of US households 34. ________ one person living alone. The 35. ________ reached 13% in 1960, and it stands at 25% today.Part III Reading Comprehension (40 minutes) Section ADirections: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefullybefore making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please mark thecorresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. You maynot use any of the words in the bank more than once.Questions 36 to 45 are based on the following passage.Managers need to find ways to give their employees a lift to improve their morale(⼠⽓). That’s where team-building exercises and other spiritual encouragement can come into 36 . The theory is that a trust-building game, a wilderness adventure, a cooking class or even full-contact chocolate bingo (宾果游戏) — yes, it exists —will help 37 teamwork, bring cheer and thus encourage everyone to work harder and better together.Yes, promoting teamwork is 38 . Getting everyone together for a shared activity can improve team spirit. But, too often, formal team-building programs 39 only minor, short-lived improvements in encouragement or performance.Still, employers do need to support teamwork, 40 in bad climate. The 41 news is that what works is often fairly simple and inexpensive. The key to improving morale, several experts said, is understanding what 42 to your workers.Curbing executive perks(津贴) and salaries can also go a long way toward building morale, according to Professor Kets de Vries. It is 43 unlikely that workers of car factories got much of a lift watching their industry’s top executives take private jets to Washington in November to ask for financial aid. “If you get paid 500 times what the 44 worker is paid, that is ridiculous,”Professor Kets de Vries said. “Don’t be 45 . Great organizations are team-based.”Section BDirections: In this section, you are going to read a passage with ten statements attached to it. Each statement contains information given in one of the paragraphs. Identify the paragraph from which the informationis derived. You may choose a paragraph more than once. Each paragraph is marked with a letter.Answer the questions by marking the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2.Shirley Temple: A walk on the bright sideA) There had to be a dark side to Shir ley Temple’s life. Biographers and interviewers scrabbled around to find it. Theadorable dancing, singing, curly-haired moppet (⼩⼥孩), the world’s top-earning star from 1935 to 1938, surely shed tears once the cameras were off. Her little feet surely ached. Perhaps, like the heroine of “Curly Top”, she was marched upstairs to bed afterwards by some thin-lipped harridan (恶妇), and the lights turned resolutely off.B) Not a bit of it. She loved it all, both then and years later, when the cuteness had gone but the dimples (酒窝)remained. Hadn’t her mother pushed her into it? No, just encouraged her, and wrapped her round with affection, including fixing her 56 ringlets every night and gently making her repeat her next day’s lines until sleep crept up on her. Hadn’t she been punished cruelly while making her “Baby Burlesks”, when she was three? Well, she had been sent several times to the punishment box, which was dark and had only a block of ice to sit on. But that taught her discipline so that, by the age of four, she would “always hit the mark”— and, by the age of six, be able to match the great Bill “Bojangles” Robinson tap-for-tap down the grand staircase in “The Little Colonel”. C) To some it seemed a stolen childhood, with eight feature films to her name in 1934, her breakthrough year, alone.Not to her, when Twentieth-Century Fox (born out of struggling Fox Studios that year on her glittering name alone) built her a little bungalow (平房) on the lot, with a rabbit pen and a swing in a tree. She had a bodyguard and a secretary, who by 1934 had to answer 4,000 fan-letters a week. But whenever she wanted to be a tomboy, she was. In the presidential garden at Hyde Park she hit Eleanor Roosevelt on the bottom with her catapult (弹⼸), for which her father spanked her.D) The studios were full of friends: Orson Welles, with whom she played croquet, Gary Cooper, who did colouringwith her, and the kind camera crews. She loved the strong hands that passed her round like a mascot (吉祥物), and the soft laps on which she was p lumped down (J. Edgar Hoover’s being the softest). The miniature (微型) costumes thrilled her, especially her sailor outfit in “Captain January”, in which she could sashay (神⽓活现地⾛) and jump even better; as did her miniature Oscar in 1935, the only one ever awarded to somebody so young.Grouchy Graham Greene mocked her as “a complete totsy”, but no one watching her five different expressions while eating a forkful of spinach in “Poor Little Rich Girl” doubted that she could act. She did pathos and fierce determination (jutting out thatlittle chin!), just as well as she did smiles.E) Her face was on the Wheaties box. It was also on the special Wheaties blue bowl and pitcher, greeting people atbreakfast like a ray of morning sunshine. Advertisers adored her, from General Electric to Lux soap to Packard cars. After “Stand up and Cheer!” in 1934 dolls appeared wearing her polka-dot dress, and after “Bright Eyes”the music for “The Good Ship Lollipop” was on every piano, as well as everyone’s brains: “Where bon-bons play/ On the sunny beach of Peppermint Bay.”F) Her parents did not tell her there was a Depression on. They mentioned only good things to her. FranklinRoosevelt declared more than once that “America’s Little Darling” made the country feel better, and that pleased her, because she loved to make people happy. She had no idea why they should be otherwise. Her films were all about the sweet child bringing grown-ups back together, emptying misers’ pockets and melting frozen hearts.Like the dog star Rin Tin Tin, to whom she cheerfully compared herself, she was the bounding, unwitting antidote (抵消不愉快事物的事物) to the bleakness of the times.A toss of curlsG) She was as vague about money as any child would, and should, be. Her earnings by 1935 were more than $1,000(now $17,000) a week—from which she was allowed about $13 a month in pocket money—and by the end of her career had sailed past $3m (now $29m). But when she found out later that her father had taken bad financial advice, and that only $44,000 was left in the trusts, she did not blame him. She remembered the motto about spilt milk, and got on with her life.H) Things appeared to dive sharply after 1939, when her teenage face—the darker, straighter hair, the troubledlook—failed to be a box-office draw. She missed the lead in “The Wizard of Oz”, too. She shrugged it off; it meant she could go to a proper school for the first time, at Westlake, which was just as exciting as making movies. By 1950 she had stopped making films altogether; well, it was time. She couldn’t do innocence any more, and that was what the world still wanted. Her first husband was a drunk and a disaster, but the marriage brought her “something beautiful”, her daughter Susan. The second marriage, anyway, lasted 55 years. She lost a race for Congress in 1967: but when that door closed another opened, as an ambassador to Ghana and Czechoslovakia. Breast cancer was a low point, but she learned to cope with it, and helped others to cope. “I don’t like to do negatives,” she told Michael Parkinson. “There are always pluses to things.”I) In the films, her sparkling eyes and chubby (胖乎乎的) open arms included everyone; one toss of her shiny curlswas an invitation to fun. Her trademark was, it turned out, that rare thing in the world, and rarer still in Hollywood: a genuine smile of delight.46. Making movies didn’t deprive Shirley Tem ple of a happy childhood.47. Shirley Temple didn’t blame her father for the huge loss of money she earned.48. Franklin Roosevelt said Shirley Temple helped the US through the Depression.49. After a failed marriage, Shirley Temple had a successful second marriage that lasted 55 years.50. Many companies chose young Shirley Temple as their advertising spokesperson.51. From 1935 to 1938, Shirley Temple was the highest-earning movie star in the world.52. A genuine smile of light is a distinctive characteristic of Shirley Temple.53. Shirley Temple was the only child star who was given a miniature Oscar.54. Three-year-old Shirley Temple learned to control her behaviour after being punished several times.55. Shirley Temple tried to stay positive while overcoming breast cancer.Section CDirections: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on thebest choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 56 to 60 are based on the following passage.We know that some people are dealt a genetically more difficult hand when it comes to obesity, as studies have shown that genes play a role in how we process high-fat and high-sugar diets. Now it’s time to cross fried foods off that list, if you haven’t already.Of course, fried food isn’t good for anyone’s health. But a new study published in the journal BMJ found that eating fried food interacts with genes associated with obesity and can double one’s risk for becoming obese.The researchers studied 37,000 men and women, and had them fill out questionnaires that asked how often they consumed fr ied food. They also assessed the participants’ genetic risk based on 32 different gene variants known to be related to body mass index (BMI) and obesity. Participants who had the highest genetic score for obesity and ate fried foods four or more times a week had a BMI around two pounds greater than those who ate fried foods once a week. But for people with the lowest genetic scores, the differences were closer to one pound. Eating fried food more than four times a week had twice the effect on the body for people at the greatest genetic risk for obesity.But not being genetically predisposed (预先有倾向的) to obesity hardly makes one immune. Another recent study published in BMJ reports that people who are exposed to a lot of takeaway restaurants around their homes or work are more likely to consume those foods, and subsequently more likely to be obese. Other research has shown that food deserts — places where fresh food is hard to come by — contribute to the obesity epidemic as well.“This work provides formal proof of interaction between a combined genetic risk score and environment in obesity,” Ale xandra Blakemore and Dr. Jessica Buxton, professors at Imperial College London wrote in a corresponding editorial. But they’re not exactly hopeful that this knowledge will made a difference. The results “are unlikely to influence public health advice,” they write, “since most of us should be eating fried food more sparingly anyway.”56. What does the author mean by saying “some people are dealt a genetically more difficult hand when it comes to obesity”?A) Some people genetically like high-fat diets.B) Genes play a role in obesity.C) Genes affect the digestive system.D) Some people feel difficult to become obese.57. What do we know about the study published in the journal BMJ?A) It discovered 32 different gene variants related to body mass index.B) The participants studied by the researchers have high genetic risk for obesity.C) It showed the higher genetic risk for obesity people have, the more fried food they consume.D) It studied the relationship between fried food and people’s genetic risk for obesity.58. Which of the following statement is true according to the passage?A) It is much more harmful for people at the greatest genetic risk for obesity to eat fried foods than others.B) Those who are not genetically predisposed to obesity would have no harm to eat fried foods.C) The purpose of the study published in the journal BMJ is to find out how often people consume fried foods.D) People in draught and desert areas are more likely to consume fried foods.59. Which of the following is the factor that would lead to obesity?A) A lack of fried foods. C) Availability of fresh food.B) Genetic risk for obesity. D) Body mass index.60. What do Alexandra Blakemore and Dr. Jessica Buxton think about the studies’ findings?A) They are ridiculous. C) They have little influence.B) They are subjective. D) They are big breakthroughs.Passage TwoQuestions 61 to 65 are based on the following passage.Wild elephants can distinguish between human languages, and they can tell whether a voice comes from a man, woman or boy, a new study says. That’s what researchers found when they played recordings of people for elephants in Kenya. Scientists say this is an advanced thinking skill that other animals haven’t shown. It lets elephants figure out who is a threat and who isn’t.The result shows that while humans are studying elephants, the clever animals are also studying people and drawing on their famed powers of memory, said study author Karen McComb.“Basically they have developed this very rich knowledge of the humans that they share their habitat with,” said McComb, a professor of animal behaviour and cognition at the University of Sussex in England. “Memory is key. They must build up that knowledge s omehow.”The study was released Monday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.It’s close but not quite like the Dr. Seuss book, where the empathetic elephant Horton hears so mething that others can’t hear.McComb and colleagues went to Amboseli National Park in Kenya, where hundreds of wild elephants live among humans, sometimes coming in conflict over scarce water. The scientists used voice recordings of Maasai men, who on occasion kill elephants in confrontations over grazing for cattle, and Kamba men, who are less of a threat to the elephants.By about a two-to-one margin, the elephants reacted defensively — retreating and gathering in a bunch — more to the Maasai language recording because it was associated with the more threatening human tribe, said study co-author Graeme Shannon of Colour ado State University. “They are making such a fine-level discrimination usinghuman language skills,” Shannon said. “They’re able to acquire quite detailed knowledge. The only way of doing this is with an exceptionally large brain.”They repeated the experiment with recordings of Maasai men and women. Since women almost never spear elephants, the animals reacted less to the women’s voices. The same thing happened when they substituted young boys’ voices.“Making this kind of fine distinctions in human voice patterns is quite remarkable,” said Emory University animal cognition expert Frans de Waal, who was not part of the study.61. What can we know about the ability to distinguish between human languages?A) Scientists believe it is unique to humans.B) Animals have learnt such ability from humans.C) No animal except wild elephants have developed it.D) Studies show that wild animals are born with such ability.62. Which of the following is not true about the study mentioned in the passage?A) It shows wild elephants can hear something that others can’t hear.B) It was conducted in Amboseli National Park in Kenya.C) It involved playing recordings of people for wild elephants.D) It was made public in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.63. Who were the people taking part in the study?A) Frans de Waal and Karen McComb. C) Dr. Seuss and Graeme Shannon.B) Graeme Shannon and Frans de Waal. D) Karen McComb and Graeme Shannon.64. How did the elephants feel of young boys’ voices?A) They are extremely exciting. C) They are less threatening.B) They are very depressing. D) They are gentle and kind.65. What can wild elephants benefit from their special ability?A) Identifying and avoiding possible danger.B) Evolving much faster than any other animals.C) Having a better understanding of humans.D) Developing their language skills.Part IV Translation (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chinese into English. You should write your answer on Answer Sheet 2.莫⾔是第⼀位获得诺贝尔⽂学奖的中国籍作家。

英语四级考试考前热身高质量模拟试题训练Part I: Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question, there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.1. A) The woman knows where Mark is.B) Mark hasn't showed up yet.C) Mark is at the station waiting.D) The woman should stop worrying.2. A) The man went jogging after calling Julia.B) Julia was furious after the man walked her dog.C) The man should have walked Julia's dog first.D) Julia has a doctor's appointment this evening.3. A) She's worried about her sister's health.B) Her sister has just come out of hospital.C) Her sister had an accident last month.D) She hasn't spoken to her sister for a month.4. A) The woman wasn't serious about the surprise.B) The woman wouldn't enter the man's room.C) The man's room is untidy at the moment.D) The man has something special to show the woman.5. A) At the library.B) At the bookstore.C) At the travel agency.D) At the train station.6. A) His appointment will be scheduled for later.B) His appointment will take 20 minutes.C) His appointment is canceled.D) His appointment will be shortened.7. A) At a cafe.B) At a party.C) At a clothing store.D) At a university lecture.8. A) $15.B) $16.C) $18.D) $20.9. A) She forgot to bring some water.B) She doesn't like dehydration.C) She is scared of the heat.D) She left her sunhat at home.10. A) Asking about the woman's hobby.B) Inviting the woman to a party.C) Offering to join the woman's club.D) Telling the woman about his own interest.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Passage 111. A) He missed the bus.B) He is waiting for a bus.C) He will give up the bus.D) He caught the last bus.12. A) He is talking about business.B) He is discussing cars.C) He is enquiring about houses.D) He is trying to get a job.13. A) Buses are unreliable.B) Cars cause traffic problems.C) Taxis are expensive.D) Taxis are dangerous at night.Passage 2Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.14. A) It happened late at night.B) It took place in a rural area.C) The traffic was heavy at the time.D) There were no pedestrians involved.15. A) Her license was suspended.B) Her car broke down.C) Her car was written off.D) She was reported to the police.16. A) Oncoming lights temporarily blinded him.B) He was driving under the influence of drugs.C) He ran into a tree on the side of the road.D) He lost control of the car while trying to avoid hitting a pedestrian. Passage 3Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.17. A) In a shopping mall.B) On a crowded street.C) At a railway station.D) On a bridge across the river.18. A) He thought it was a sports car.B) He thought it was a scam.C) He thought it was helpful.D) He thought it was wasted effort.19. A) Asking people to pay to keep the car.B) Trying to get money from the insurance company.C) Asking people for directions to the police station.D) Trying to sell the car to the highest bidder.20. A) A thief.B) A car owner.C) A passerby.D) An insurance agent.Part II: Reading Comprehension (35 minutes)Section ADirections: For each blank in the following passage, there are four words or phrases marked A), B), C) and D). Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.Iskandar Puteri, formerly known as Nusajaya, is the largest urban 21 in the state of Johor, Malaysia. With a total area of 24,000 hectares, it is 22 the largest fully integrated urban development area in Southeast Asia. Located at the southern most region of Peninsular Malaysia, Isk andar Puteri’s development began in 2006 and was renamed in 2016 to 23 the city's growth and promote it as a 24 for the region. It is one of the five 25 corridors of Iskandar Malaysia, Johor's economic development region.The inspiration for Iskandar Puteri came from the 26 of Putrajaya, Malaysia's administrative center, which is located halfway between the capital city Kuala Lumpur and Malaysia's main 27 centre, Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Before 2003, the state government had 28 a plan to shift the administrative center of Johor from Johor Bahru to Kota Iskandar, however, the plan was met with considerable 29. Instead, Kota Iskandar was envisioned as an iconic 30 project for Johor, similar in nature to Putrajayaand Brasília. It was an idea that grew and further expanded into what is now Iskandar Puteri.21. A) construction B) community C) project D) development22. A) widely B) presently C) firmly D) scarcely23. A) manage B) monitor C) boost D) minimize24. A) hub B) base C) site D) area25. A) main B) secondary C) tertiary D) secondary26. A) idea B) vision C) reality D) concept27. A) business B) finance C) commercial D) economy28. A) experimented B) initiated C) launched D) organized29. A) doubt B) criticism C) skepticism D) resistance30. A) structure B) architecture C) construction D) developmentSection BDirections: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.Passage 1From 1975 to 2007, 29 different emergency operations centers (EOCs) were used in combating various toxic chemical emergencies within the United States. In 1983 and 1984, the Toxic Chemical Release Information(TRI) Program, under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act of 1986 (EPCRA), was developed jointly by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the states. This program required facilities manufacturing, processing, or otherwise using chemicals on a TRI list, in choose amounts, to submit annual reports on the type and quantity of such chemicals that they release into the environment. This report became known as the TRI.The information in the report has also been determined to be invaluable to emergency response agencies responsible for the protection of the general public in areas surrounding these facilities. These EPCRA emergencies require the collection and analysis of information from many disciplines working together in real time to mitigate the consequences of a toxic release. They require the response of emergency management personnel, such as police, fire departments, transportation agencies, and others which is coordinated by an EOC.31. What is the TRI program?A) It is a method to combat toxic chemical emergencies.B) It is a program to collect emergency response information.C) It is a program that requires chemical facilities to submit reports.D) It is a program developed jointly by the EPA and the states.32. What do the emergency response agencies use the TRI information for?A) To determine the quantity of chemicals released by manufacturing facilities.B) To ensure public safety in areas near facilities using the TRI list chemicals.C) To initiate emergency planning to fight toxic chemical emergencies.D) To collect information from many disciplines to analyze toxic releases.Passage 2The sad truth is that there is very little that most governments can do. Even with temporary closures of primary and secondary schools, or alternating schedules for students, there is very little that parents can do, and policy changes must occur over the long run to solve this problem. But parents can force their own children (and each other) to be cleaner. This means that rather than just slipping hand sanitizer into their schoolbags, they should be using it each time they or their children enter homes and businesses when they have a high chance of having touched a common surface used by others.This means getting in the habit of practicing -good hygiene—covering our mouths when we cough, using tissues and papers to contain bodily fluids, avoiding eating with our hands or in restaurants that do not practice a high level of food safety. Parents can start young children down this road by simply insisting that they always travel with clean hands and never eat after someone else using their hands.33. What do parents need to do to help solve the problem mentioned in the passage?A) They should put hand sanitizers in their children's schoolbags.B) They should teach their children to cover their mouths when sneezing.C) They should encourage their children to practice good personal hygiene.D) They should insist that their children eat only in safe restaurants.34. How can parents prevent their children from catching infectious diseases?A) By always keeping tissues and papers handy.B) By ensuring their children eat in clean restaurants.C) By making their children wash their hands frequently.D) By giving their children sanitary wipes to clean common surfaces.Passage 3Throughout time, societies have always had their own strategies for dealing with crime. A friend of mine who grew up in a poor neighborhood in New York City once told me that his neighbors would watch out for him, telling him when it was time to “get off the street” before anything bad happened. On many occasions, something bad would happen, such as a mugging or a shooting. These “street” strategies embody Gemeinwesenstrategies, whereby communities work together as a natural form of protection against threats.Another example from popular culture is the use of vigilante justice, which is often portrayed as being used by small communities to protect themselves from external threats (For example, the Evil Bishop in the film Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves or Batman in Gotham City).By working together to govern their own communities, the citizens amass private information about problems within those communities.35. According to the passage, what is a characteristic of "street" strategies?A) They are usually misunderstood by outsiders.B) They mainly rely on the use of vigilante justice.C) They offer naturally formed protection against threats.D) They are commonly found in small communities.36. What does the author say about vigilante justice?A) It is portrayed differently in popular culture.B) It is typically used in large urban areas.C) It is ineffective for protecting communities.D) It is only employed as a last resort.Part III: Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the topic of "The Importance of Time Management". You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.时间管理的重要性The Importance of Time ManagementTime management is crucial for individuals to make the most of their limited time. Properly managing time helps individuals become more efficient, productive, and less stressed.Firstly, time management is essential for improving efficiency. By planning and prioritizing tasks, individuals can allocate appropriate time and resources to complete their most important and urgent work. This prevents the waste of valuable time on unimportant or irrelevant activities. Moreover, effective time management allows individuals to identify and eliminate time-wasting habits and distractions, leading to increased focus and concentration on tasks at hand.In addition, time management increases productivity. When individuals have a clear plan and schedule, they are more likely to accomplish their goals and meet deadlines. Time management fosters a sense of discipline and accountability, ensuring that individuals stay on track and complete tasks in a timely manner. Furthermore, good time management promotes a balanced lifestyle, enabling individuals to fit in leisure activities, family time, and personal development alongside work or study commitments.Lastly, time management reduces stress. When individuals feel overwhelmed by an excessive workload or multiple deadlines, it can lead tostress and anxiety. By effectively managing time, individuals can break down tasks into manageable chunks and pace themselves accordingly. This helps to alleviate stress and maintain a healthy work-life balance, ultimately leading to improved mental and physical wellbeing.In conclusion, time management is essential for individuals to maximize their efficiency, productivity, and overall wellbeing. Developing effective time management skills allows individuals to make the most of their limited time and achieve a greater sense of control over their lives.。

英语专业四级考试考前冲刺试卷总分：100分及格：60分考试时间：140分PART I DICTATION (15 MIN)(1)<span>根据所听到的内容，回答{TSE}问题：</span>{MP3:/examfiles/2013/listenfiles/t4/m7.mp3}<span>{TS}</span>PART ⅡLISTENING COMPREHENSION (20 MIN) SECTION A CONVERSA TIONS(1)The purpose of Mr. Saunders' visit is toA. make a business report to the woman.B. be interviewed for a job in the woman's company.C. resign from his position in the woman's company.D. exchange stock market information with the woman.(2)What is Mr. Saunders' current job?A. He is head of a small trading company.B. He works in an international insurance company.C. He leads a team of brokers in a big company.D. He is a public relations officer in a small company.(3)What can we conclude from the conversation?A. The woman thinks Mr. Saunders is asking for more than they can offer.B. Mr. Saunders will share one third of the woman's responsibilities.C. Mr. Saunders believes that he deserves more paid vacations.D. The woman seems to be satisfied with Mr. Saunders' past experience.(4)The woman seems unconvinced that it will rain today becauseA. she can't see any sign of it outside.B. she doesn't believe the man.C. she thinks the forecast has not been accurate this week.D. she doesn't want it to happen.(5)Why do the man and woman want to talk to Mr. Simpson?A. He is a psychology professor with much knowledge.B. His views during arguments are very powerful.C. He may be able to add information to a research paper.D. He has personal experience in this field.(6)What is Simpson's view towards criminals?A. He rejects labeling criminals.B. He thinks criminals have certain psychological problems.C. He thinks criminals are abnormal,D. He thinks that criminals are crazy.(7)Where does the conversation take place?A. In the student recreation center.B. In the campus dining hall.C. In the university bookstore.D. In a classroom.(8)The woman plans to spend her eveningA. studying.B. preparing snacks.C. playing cards.D. learning how to play bridge.(9)The man warns the woman NOT toA. miss her card game.B. stay up too late.C. take too heavy a workload next semester.D. neglect her studies to play bridge.(10)The man doesn't accept the woman's offer becauseA. he already knows how to play.B. he doesn't like to play games.C. he doesn't have a partner.D. he doesn't have enough free time.SECTION B PASSAGES(1)What was the theme of the conference the speaker was to attend?A. The role of immigrants in the construction of American society.B. The importance of offering diverse courses in European history.C. The need for greater cultural diversity in the school curriculum.D. The historic landing of Europeans on the Virginia shore.(2)Why did the taxi driver ask the speaker how long he has been in the US?A. He was wondering if the speaker was used to living in America.B. He was trying to show friendliness to the speaker.C. He wanted to keep their conversation going.D. He believed the speaker was a foreigner.(3)What message did the speaker wish to convey?A. The US population doesn't consist of white European descendants only.B. Asian tourists can speak English as well as native speaker of the language.C. Colored people are not welcome in the United States.D. Americans are in need of education in theft history.(4)Greeks must __________ to keep the dead resting in everlasting peace.A. rent a graveB. bum the bodyC. bury the dead near a churchD. buy a piece of land for a grave(5)Most dead bodies in Athens are dug up after three years toA. solve the problem of lack of land.B. see whether they have decayed.C. follow the Greek religious practice.D. move them to a multi-storey graveyard.(6)What suggestions does the church give about the burying of dead bodies?A. They should be buried lying down.B. They should be buried standing up.C. They should be buried after being washed.D. They should be buried when partially decayed.(7)The Greek church objects toA. burning dead bodies to ashes.B. storing dead bodies in a remote place.C. placing dead bodies in a bone room.D. digging up dead bodies after three years.(8)Which of the following is the reason for people's dissatisfaction with traditional banks?A. Their business hours are limited.B. Their safety measures are inadequate.C. Their banking procedures are complicated.D. They don't have enough service windows.(9)What kind of customer does online banking most appeal to?A. People who are in the habit of switching from one bank to another.B. Young people who are fond of modern technology.C. Young people who are wealthy and well-educated.D. People who have computers at home.(10)According to the passage, banks create online services toA. compete for customers.B. reduce the size of their staff.C. provide services for distant clients.D. expand their operations at a lower cost.SECTION C NEWS BROADCAST(1)What is the subject of the competition?A. Writing a composition.B. Producing a cell phone film.C. Sending text messages.D. Telling a story by cell phone.(2)Which of the following details is INCORRECT?A. The film must be shot entirely with cell phones.B. The competition being open to young people is held by a U.S. collegeC. Young people use their cell phones to connect with web sites.D. The best film will be very different from an award-winning movie.(3)根据听到的内容，回答下题.{What a radical decision did New Zealand take 20 years ago?A. Cutting public spending.B. Dismantling the country's welfare state.C. Reforming its economy.D. Curtailing high labor costs drastically.(4)The next generation of retirees will be the following EXCEPTA. the most affluent.B. the best educated.C. the most optimistic.D. the healthiest.(5)When did pensions reach the height of their popularity?A. In the late 1970s.B. In the early 1970s.C. During World War II.D. In the late 1960s.(6)How many athletes took part in the 2006 Winter Olympics?A. 85.B. 1,924.C. 2,500.D. 25,000.(7)What is NOT recounted in Sue Macy's new book?A. Highlights.B. Low points.C. Changes.D. High points.(8)What's the name of the new book written by Sue Macy?A. Freeze Game: A Photographic History. of the Winter Olympics.B. Freeze Frame: A Photographic History of the Winter Olympics.C. Free Frame: A Photographic History of the Winter Olympics.D. Free Game: A Photographic History of the Winter Olympics.(9)All of the following details are true EXCEPTA. whether the Muslim Brotherhood is committed to democracy is doubted.B. Brotherhood candidates won't yield direct power in the presidential election.C. Brotherhood have become the biggest opposition group in parliament.D. candidates were officially allowed to stand as Brotherhood candidates.(10)What is commentators' prediction about the future of Egypt?A. A more democratic future.B. A more religious future.C. A more conservative future,D. A more radical future.PART ⅢCLOZE (15 MIN)(1)根据下面材料，回答{TSE}题.{TS}正确答案是（）A. thoughtB. ideaC. opinionD. advice(2)正确答案是（）A. strengthenB. accommodateC. stimulateD. enhance(3)正确答案是（）A. careB. nutritionC. exerciseD. leisure(4)正确答案是（）A. IfB. AlthoughC. WhereasD. Because(5)正确答案是（）A. assistanceB. guidanceC. confidenceD. tolerance(6)正确答案是（）A. claimedB. admiredC. ignoredD. surpassed(7)正确答案是（）A. improperB. riskyC. fairD. wise(8)正确答案是（）A. in effectB. as a resultC. for exampleD. in a sense(9)正确答案是（）A. displayingB. describingC. creatingD. exchanging(10)正确答案是（）A. durableB. excessiveC. surplusD. multiple(11)正确答案是（）A. groupB. individualC. personnelD. corporation(12)正确答案是（）A. consentB. insuranceC. admissionD. security(13)正确答案是（）A. particularlyB. barelyC. definitelyD. rarely(14)正确答案是（）A. similarB. longC. differentD. short(15)正确答案是（）A. if onlyB. now thatC. so thatD. even if(16)正确答案是（）A. everythingB. anythingC. nothingD. something(17)正确答案是（）A. offB. downC. outD. alone(18)正确答案是（）A. On the contraryB. On the averageC. On the wholeD. On the other hand(19)正确答案是（）A. makingB. standingC. planningD. taking(20)正确答案是（）A. capabilitiesB. responsibilitiesC. proficiencyD. efficiencyPART ⅣGRAMMAR & VOCABULARY (15 MIN)(1)She was full of pity __________ the little boy with no one to love and care for him.A. withB. inC. forD. on(2)The reason __________ his going to France was __________ he got a new job there.A. for.. becauseB. for.. thatC. of... becauseD. of... that(3)__________, both his father and mother died.A. At the age of sixB. Being six years oldC. He was six years oldD. When he was six years old(4)They wanted to eat out but could find __________ cheap enough.A. littleB. nowhereC. seldomD. hardly(5)Advertising can be a service to the customer. This is true when advertisements give liable information about the goodsA. advertisedB. lacing advertisedC. to be advertisedD. having been advertised(6)__________vastness of the Grand Canyon, it is difficult to capture it in a single photograph.B. TheC. For theD. Because of the(7)__________is mentioned in some of his books, the author was brought up in England.A. ItB. ThatC. WhatD. As(8)Agriculture is the country's chief source of wealth, __________rice by far the biggest cereal crop.A. isB. beenC. beD. being(9)I'm sure your suggestion will __________ the problem.A. contribute to solvingB. be contributed to solveC. contribute to solveD. be contributed to solving(10)The house was very quiet, __________ as it was on the side of a mountain.A. isolatedB. isolatingC. being isolatedD. having been isolated(11)My wife said in her letter that she would appreciate __________ from you sometime.A. to have heardB. to hearC. having heard(12)First designated in 1970, Earth Day has become an annual international event__________concerns about environmental issues such as pollution.A. dedicated to raisingB. dedicated raisingC. dedicates to raiseD. that dedicates to raising(13)Doing your homework is a sure way to improve your test scores, and this is especially true it comes to classroom tests.A. whenB. sinceC. beforeD. after(14)It was not until midnight the snowcapped peak.A. that they sightedB. that they did not sightC. did they sightD. had they sighted(15)__________ can help but admit that drastic changes have taken place in China since the economic reform 20years ago.A. EverybodyB. SomeoneC. AnybodyD. Nobody(16)The British constitution is a large extent a product of the historical events described above.A. atB. withinC. byD. to(17)She feels it a disgrace to speak to those sociallyA. inferiorB. downC. belowD. under(18)As the mountains were covered with a __________ of cloud, we couldn't see tbeir tops.A. coatingB. filmC. veilD. shade(19)__________we have not made any arrangement for our picnic.A. So farB. Up to nowC. Thus farD. As yet(20)We expect Mr. White will ___________ Class One when Ms Jenny retires.A. take overB. take upC. take offD. take to(21)She is only satisfied to copy the homework of others without the pain of thought for herself.A. veryB. soC. muchD. too(22)In order to strengthen his arguments, George __________ respectable social scientists whoagree with him.A. recitesB. confirmsC. quotesD. convinces(23)The __________ of our trip to London was the visit to Buckingham Palace.A. summitB. heightC. peakD. highlight(24)You cannot imagine how __________ I feel with my duties sometimes.A. overflowedB. overthrownC. overwhelmedD. overturned(25)Tom went through the documents again carefully for fear of__________ any important data.A. relayingB. overlookingC. deletingD. revealing(26)It is fortunate for the old couple that their son's career goals and their wishes for himA. coincideB. collaborateC. complyD. conform(27)I walked three kilometers yesterday and am__________ it now; my legs hurt.A. payingB. paying forC. paying backD. paying off(28)I'm __________ to think that they are opposed to the proposal.A. leanedB. includedC. inclinedD. declined(29)Some people like to own an expensive ear as a symbol of__________A. statusB. statueC. stateD. stature(30)One third, of the Chinese in the United States live in California, in the San Francisco area.A. exceptionallyB. drasticallyC. remarkablyD. predominantlyPART ⅤREADING COMPREHENSION (25 MIN)(1)根据下面的内容，回答{TSE}题.{TS}World War II is particular in that itA. anticipated the arrival of new age in war-waging.B. victimized the ordinary people and soldiers alike on unprecedented scales.C. made the aggressors suffer more than the aggressed.D. used the propaganda to get the civilians into it without hesitation.(2)It can be inferred from the first paragraph that "Rosie the Riveter" wasA. a picture used in the war propaganda.B. the name of an American hero during the war.C. a representative of women who were dragged into the war.D. a German-born worker who escaped to America during the war.(3)In the second paragraph, the author seems to consider the Allied bombing on GermanyA. imprudent.B. immoral.C. justified.D. reckless.(4)According to the author, without the Allied bombing,A. more lives might have been saved.B. people would have died of other disasters.C. the Allied landing would have been out of the question.D. many cultural objects would have survived.(5)The author concludes the passage by pointing out thatA. there is no such a thing as humane war.B. a total war is the cruelest thing in human history.C. a war does no good either to the winner or to the loser.D. it is impossible to wage a total war today.(6)根据下面的内容，回答{TSE}题.{TS}Which of the following is true about pageants?A. Pageants seldom take place in the afternoon or evening.B. Pageants are often supported by local or civic authorities.C. Many pageants get abundantly funded by local companies.D. Most pageants are based on events of historical importance.(7)The word "it" in Line 4, Para. 1 refers toA. the scale of the pageants in the open air.B. the production of costumes for all the performers.C. the limited allocation of funds for the performance.D. the creative power of the performance planners.(8)It can be inferred that the most important factor in costume design isA. money.B. color.C. harmony.D. texture.(9)It is implied that pageants held in the evening has the advantage thatA. more audience can afford the time to watch the performance.B. it doesn't cost much to design costumes for the performers.C. the settings can be seen more clearly under artificial lighting.D. distractions may be cut out by the surrounding darkness.(10)When fund is not enough, can be used to make the costumes.A. unwanted curtainsB. bath sheetsC. table clothD. cloaks(11)根据下面的内容，回答{TSE}题.{TS}Which might be the most appropriate title of the passage?A. At the Threshold of Neutrino Astronomy.B. Neutrinos and the History of the Universe.C. The Creation and the Study of Neutrinos.D. The DUMAND System and How It Works.(12)One advantage that neutrinos have for studies in astronomy is that theyA. have been detected for 25 years.B. possess a variable electric charge.C. are usually extremely massive.D. record information about their own origin.(13)The neutrinos are hard to detect most probably because ofA. their ability to escape from different regions of space.B. their inability to penetrate dense matter.C. the similarity of their structure to that of nucleons.D. the infrequency of their interaction with other matter.(14)The ocean may be used to detect neutrinos for the following reasons EXCEPT thatA. it can provide massive nucleons.B. it is like a huge detecting apparatus.C. it enables neutrinos to move more actively.D. it can keep away the interference of other particles.(15)In the last paragraph, the author describes the development of astronomy in order toA. suggest the potential discovery of celestial bodies by means of neutrino astronomy.B. illustrate the importance of surprises in making astronomic discoveries.C. demonstrate the effectiveness of the DUMAND apparatus in detecting neutrinos.D. name some cosmic phenomena that neutrino astronomy will illuminate.(16)根据下面的内容，回答{TSE}题.{TS}The author seems to compare the toll booths toA. profit opportunities.B. the market.C. the investors,D. profit.(17)The economists think the profit opportunities are rare becauseA. the market is not efficient.B. too many people go for it.C. the prices are always fluctuating.D. few people have the clear insights,(18)In an efficient market．A. profit opportunities remain a very brief time.B. only experts can grasp the profit opportunities.C. people without insights don't get much profit.D. anyone who knows the hot tips can gain profit.(19)What is the author's attitude towards the idea that "profit opportunities are rare"?A. Doubtful.B. Cautious.C. Consenting.D. Ironic.(20)The passage mainly focuses onA. the explanation of efficient market.B. the exchange of different currencies.C. how to make profits from stock market.D. how to catch the profit opportunities.PART ⅥWRITING SECTION A COMPOSITION (35 MIN) (1)SECTION B NOTE-WRITING (10 MIN)(1)答案和解析PART I DICTATION (15 MIN)(1) :PART ⅡLISTENING COMPREHENSION (20 MIN) SECTION A CONVERSA TIONS (1) :B(2) :C(3) :D(4) :C(5) :C(6) :A(7) :B(8) :C(9) :D(10) :DSECTION B PASSAGES (1) :C(2) :D(3) :A(4) :D(5) :A(6) :B(7) :A(8) :A(9) :C(10) :ASECTION C NEWS BROADCAST (1) :B(2) :D(3) :B(4) :C(5) :A(6) :C(7) :D(8) :B(9) :D(10) :BPART ⅢCLOZE (15 MIN) (1) :A(2) :B(3) :C(4) :D(5) :C(6) :B(7) :D(8) :C(9) :A(10) :D(11) :A(12) :D(13) :B(14) :D(15) :C(16) :D(17) :B(18) :A(19) :C(20) :APART ⅣGRAMMAR & VOCABULARY (15 MIN) (1) :C(2) :B(3) :D(4) :B(5) :A(6) :D(7) :D(8) :D(9) :A(10) :A(11) :D(12) :A(13) :A(14) :A(15) :D(16) :D(17) :A(18) :C(19) :D(20) :A(21) :D(22) :C(23) :D(24) :C(25) :B(26) :A(27) :B(28) :C(29) :A(30) :DPART ⅤREADING COMPREHENSION (25 MIN) (1) :B(2) :C(3) :C(4) :B(5) :A(6) :B(7) :C(8) :C(9) :D(10) :A(11) :A(12) :D(13) :D(14) :C(15) :A(16) :B。

考前冲刺英语四级考试模拟试题与答案详解在距离英语四级考试仅剩几天的时候，进行模拟试题的练习是非常重要和有效的一种备考方式。

本文将为大家提供一份英语四级考试模拟试题，并对试题中的每个选项进行详细解析，帮助大家更好地理解和掌握英语四级考试的要点和技巧。

一、听力部分听力部分一直是英语四级考试中较为重要的一部分，也是许多考生备考时容易忽视的一部分。

接下来是一段听力材料，请听完后回答相关问题。

（听力材料略）1. What is the man's problem?A) He lost his wallet.B) He missed the bus.C) He forgot his keys.D) He can't find his glasses.解析：选C。

通过仔细聆听听力材料，我们可以听到男士说“我把钥匙忘在家里了”，因此他的问题是忘带了钥匙。

2. What is the woman's suggestion?A) The man should buy a new pair of glasses.B) The man should take a taxi home.C) The man should ask his wife for help.D) The man should go to the event without the glasses.解析：选C。

女士建议男士向他的妻子寻求帮助，所以答案为C选项。

二、阅读理解部分阅读理解部分是英语四级考试的重点考察内容之一，考生需要通过阅读短文，回答相关问题。

Passage 1(文章内容略)3. What is the passage mainly about?A) The benefits of exercise.B) The history of running.C) Different types of sports shoes.D) The popularity of marathons.解析：选D。